PTDA accepting nominations for 2016 Wendy B. McDonald Award.
Press Release Summary:
PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company's success and has affected positive change within the power transmission/motion control industry. Nominees must be female, employed by a PTDA member company within the calendar year for which the nomination is being made, and exemplify leadership and integrity in all business relationships. Nominations are being accepted through June 15, 2016.
Original Press Release:
PTDA Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for 2016 Wendy B. McDonald Award
Award Recognizes a Trailblazing Woman in the Power Transmission/Motion Control Industry
Chicago, Ill.— The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company's success and has affected positive change within the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control industry's true pioneers.
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A trailblazing woman business owner, Mrs. McDonald left many legacies through her long career in the industry. Her charm and grace are legendary as well as her philanthropy and commitment to give back to the industry and the communities that led to her success. The 2015 recipient of the award was Elizabeth (Liz) Moon of Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation. Pat Wheeler of Motion Industries (Canada) received the award in 2014.
When merited, the Wendy B. McDonald Award will be presented annually during the PTDA Industry Summit. Nominations are now being accepted through June 15, 2016, and will be judged by the following criteria:
• Nominees must be female and employed by a PTDA member company within the calendar year for which the nomination is being made. There are no criteria with respect to title, position in company or years of experience.
• Nominees must exemplify leadership and integrity in all business relationships.
Download the criteria and nomination form at www.ptda.org/WBMcDonaldAward.
The PTDA Foundation, whose work is funded solely by donations, was founded in 1982 to enhance knowledge, education, professionalism and productivity within the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. The Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation; contributions are tax deductible to the full amount allowed by law. For more information, visit www.ptda.org/Foundation.
Contact:
Ginger Wheeler, Director, Marketing & Communications
+1.312.516.2100
gwheeler@ptda.org
www.ptda.org
