Fourth
Revolution
Awards
Honoring the best and brightest of the
Chicago region’s manufacturing community.
Presented by:
The Fourth Revolution Awards celebrates
regional manufacturing for its leadership
and innovation as the industry stands on the
brink of a new technological revolution.
When
Thursday,
October 7th,
2021
Where
Video Release
Details
The Fourth Revolution Awards ceremony is going virtual again. The evening will bring together the manufacturing and innovation communities for the presentation of awards in five categories. Nominated leaders, companies, and industrial initiatives will be recognized for making significant contributions to the Midwest region’s manufacturing ecosystem.
The virtual experience will feature opening remarks, video shorts and comments from some of the esteemed judges of the competition. Once you have registered, you will receive an e-ticket confirmation via email. Closer to the event you will receive details on how to join the event virtually.
2021 Award
Nominations Are
Now Closed
Award Categories
Product
of the Year
Recognizes a product design that is unique, improves user experience, and has an impact on productivity and the greater good.
Small and Medium-
Sized Manufacturer
of the Year
Recognizes a corporation or business that has made an impact on manufacturing through community focused efforts and significant financial investment throughout the region.
Rising Star
Award
Recognizes a pre-series B round startup company, before its seventh year in operation, for its innovation, creativity, and position as the next great company to emerge in the region.
Community Empowerment
Award
Recognizes a program or an initiative that promotes diversity and inclusion in manufacturing.
Innovation
of the Year
Recognizes a technology or process that can advance multiple technologies and significantly improve the manufacturing ecosystem.
The Judges
Luis Andrade
- Director
Exploratory Innovation & Experience Design - UL
Erik Birkerts
- Chief Executive Officer
- Clean Energy Trust
Cara Burns-Pan
- Chicago Market Executive
- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Sonny Garg
- Phunhousian in Chief
- DNS Capital
Steve Kase
- ASK Power
Jennifer Kopach
- Chief Executive Officer
- Senior Vice President
Marketing Communications - Science Olympiad
Rebekah Kowalski
- Vice President
- Manpower Manufacturing
Sequane Lawrence
- Founder and Chief Executive Officer
- Center for Strategic Investment in Youth and Families
Leslie McKinney
- Chicago Director
- Black Women in Science and Engineering (BWISE)
Maura O’Hara
- Executive Directory
- Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA)
Mike Raab
- Associate Director
- The Garage at Northwestern
Ginger Rothrock
- HG Ventures
Nicole Stevenson
- Vice President
Strategy and Marketing - Flex Automotive
Aaron Wiegel
- President
- Wiegel Tool Works
Nicole Wolter
- President and CEO
- HM Manufacturing
Erin Guthrie
- Senior Director
Corporate Strategy - Dell Technologies
Our Sponsors
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Our partners’ generous contributions to The Fourth Revolution Awards support programmatic, educational, and outreach initiatives at mHUB and MxD.
