The MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD is presented to a company or organization that demonstrates leadership as a manufacturer in the region with a new process or product, and involvement with the business and wider community of Southern Arizona and meets the following requirements:
- Company must have its headquarters and/or significant operations in Southern Arizona.
- Company has expanded or invested in local economy and work force.
- Company demonstrates commitment to local supply chain (where applicable).
- Self-nomination is allowed.
