Fourth
Revolution
Awards
Honoring the best and brightest of the
Midwest region’s manufacturing and
innovation communities.
Presented by:

The Fourth Revolution Awards celebrates regional
manufacturing and hardtech entrepreneurs for their
leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the
brink of a new technological revolution.
When
Wednesday,
March 22nd,
2023
Details
- An Industry Reception to convene business leaders across industry and manufacturing in celebration of advancements in hardtech innovation will be held on Wednesday, March 22
- The Fourth Revolution Award winners will be announced at the HardTech Summit on Thursday, March 23
- Fourth Revolution Award nominations will begin accepting submissions on Wednesday, January 18
- Registration for both the ticketed Industry Reception and the free HardTech Summit will open in February
Stay tuned for more event details.
2023 Award
Nominations Are
Now Open
Nominations will close on
February 19th, 2023.
Award Categories
Product Design
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.
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.
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.
Our Sponsors
2023 Event Sponsor
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Our partners’ generous contributions to The Fourth Revolution Awards support programmatic, educational, and outreach initiatives at mHUB.