Forsyth Companies Honored At Manufacturers Awards

CUMMING, GA — Forward Forsyth hosted the third annual Manufacturers of Distinction and Leadership (MODL) Awards and Economic Development Summit on Nov. 20. These awards serve as an opportunity to recognize the exceptional, local companies involved in the manufacturing industry and celebrate the many contributions these companies provide to Forsyth County.

“The face of modern-day manufacturing is an important element in local workforce development and the chamber is proud to partner with local companies investing in the region’s future,” said Robert Long, Vice President of Economic Development at the Chamber of Commerce.

Additionally, the chamber event recognized one local company with an Environmental Sustainability Award during the event. The winner of this award aims to be leaner (no waste), greener (no impact) and globally competitive.

The sold-out event featured keynote speakers, Laura Semanson, Chairman of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, and Sara Irvani, CEO of Okabashi Brands. In addition to the MODL Awards, the three winners of the Forsyth County Schools’ Art Design Contest and the Forsyth County Schools Engineering and Manufacturing Educator of the Year included:

• Jon Welsch- Engineering Teacher of the Year
• Middle School Art- Vivian Chen 8th grade, Riverwatch Middle School
• High School Art- Shuyi Lin 9th grade, Lambert High School

The 2019 Manufacturing of Distinction and Leadership Award winners included:

• GAF Materials Corp- Small Manufacturer of the Year
• American Boa Inc- Medium Manufacturer of the Year
• Scientific Games International- Environmental Sustainability Award

These companies will all be nominated to participate in the Georgia Manufacturer of the Year Awards.