VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – “The annual VMA Awards Banquet is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals and companies that are driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing community,” said Jessica Lovatt, President & CEO of VMA. “This year’s honorees exemplify the talent, dedication, and vision that are propelling the manufacturing sector forward in Volusia and Flagler Counties.”
The 2024 VMA Award winners are:
- Best Practice Award: Victor J. Nadeau, Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
- Operation Excellence Award: Jeremy Locy, Sparton
- Emerging Leader Award: Justin Kretschmar, Teledyne Marine
- Innovation Award: Ivonne Cotto, Sparton
- Jayne Fifer Women in Manufacturing Award: Michelle Mozena, Teledyne Marine; Valerie Garza, ByLight
- Karl Schiller Member of the Year Award: Norman Lane, Rotomation
- Lou Fifer Manufacturer Of The Year Award: Nikki Pullin, Teledyne Marine
- Manny Lifetime Achievement Award: Pete Von Lersner, B. Braun Medical, Inc.
- Pivot Award: Donnelly Bohan Scott Anderson, Sparton
- Social Responsibility Award: Cory McAndrew, By Light
- We Make It Here Award: Alexandra DiCairano, Sparton
VMA also installed its 2025 board of directors. They include:
- Jessica Lovatt, President & CEO, VMA
- Cory McAndrew, Chairman, By Light Professional IT Services, LLC
- Dan Snellback, Vice Chairman, Pentair
- John Ferguson, Government Relations/Legal, Cobb Cole
- Theresa Peterson, Lou Fifer Education Golf Tournament, Hylant
- Joe Hasson, OpEx, ABB
- Amy Monahan, Education & STEM Tea Party, VCS
- Cory Hall, Executive Leadership Group, Technetics
- Jacquie Yantis-Conner, Membership, Synovus Bank
VMA is a 501(c)6 that connects manufacturers and related suppliers to the information, education and the people members need. They can be reached at 386-310-2126, or online at http://vmaroline.com/, or https://www.facebook.com/
