Valley Industrial Association of Illinois’ Post

We're feeling very lucky this St. Patrick's Day as we reflect on last week's Spark Awards... what a night! We're so impressed by all the incredible finalists and winners and the best practices they display through their hard work. Very lucky and very thankful to be part of this special manufacturing community. 🍀 Announcing the 2025 VIA Spark Award Winners 🏆 Culture: MTH Pumps & Flexco Innovation: MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company & Gripple USA Operational Excellence: Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. & Amsted Automotive Safety: Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. & Flexco Social Responsibility: MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company & Hoffer Plastics Workforce Development: Aurora Specialty Textiles Group Inc. & Amsted Automotive Impact Award: Chris Leuck, Rieke Interiors GCAMP Outstanding Mfg Student of the Year: Alejandro Vazquez, West Aurora HS, West Aurora School District 129 GCAMP Outstanding Mfg Educator of the Year: Mark Williams, West Aurora HS GCAMP Developing Our Future Award: Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. Congratulations to all!! ✨ A HUGE thank you goes out to our sponsors for their support: Platinum sponsors IMEC Illinois, Silver sponsor Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Bronze sponsors Continental Envelope and Manpower, Dessert sponsor Gierach Law Firm, LLC, and Coffee Bar sponsor Huntington National Bank. Your support is invaluable. We would LOVE to see you again soon- remember, there are 34 more events before the summer's golf outing!: https://lnkd.in/gPA-yMG2 😉