LINCOLN, Neb. -- The Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year award. 
 
Nominations will be accepted through August 15.
 
Following the nomination period, a panel of manufacturing and business leaders from across the state will select the 2025 honoree. The winner will be announced during Manufacturing Month at the NE Chamber’s 2025 Manufacturing Summit on October 6th in La Vista.  Registration for the Manufacturing Summit, hosted in partnership with RSM US LLP, is open to the public and can be found here.
 
“The Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year award celebrates a manufacturer whose innovation, efficiency and craftsmanship betters not only its own community, but the entire Nebraska economy,” said NE Chamber President Todd Bingham. “We’re excited to highlight the role homegrown manufacturers play in building a stronger, more competitive Nebraska.”
 
This is the 18th year of recognizing a Nebraska Manufacturer of the Year.  Past winners include Timpte (2024), TMCO (2023) and date all the way back to the inaugural winner in 2008, Reinke Manufacturing.  See the full list of winners here.
 
“Manufacturing is at the heart of Nebraska’s economy, driving innovation, providing quality jobs and fueling growth in communities large and small,” said Michelle Luett, RSM Assurance Partner. “We’re proud to partner with the NE Chamber to recognize a Nebraska company leading the way and impacting the industry.”