LANSING – The Michigan Manufacturers Association is seeking nominations of high-performing Michigan companies and individuals for its first-ever awards showcase dedicated to excellence in the state’s manufacturing sector. Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 14.

The 2017 MFG Excellence Awards will present awards in a total of seven  categories including innovation, community impact, talent attraction, emerging leadership, and lifetime achievement.

The MMA will also honor two manufacturing executives with John G. Thodis Michigan Manufacturer of the Year Awards in the large-company and small-company categories. 

 Winners will be honored at an special dinner event on Thursday, Nov. 9 in Lansing. For more information or to submit a nomination, visit www.mimfg.org/