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The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA) and the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) honored the state’s leading manufacturers and industry professionals at the 2025 SC Manufacturing Summit on Oct. 16, 2025. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional achievements in innovation, operational excellence, leadership, and community impact — celebrating the people and companies shaping the future of South Carolina’s manufacturing industry.
Sara Hazzard, president & CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance, said the honorees represent the best of what South Carolina manufacturing stands for:
“Each one of our award winners — just like each manufacturers — represents the very best in our state’s innovation, drive and creativity. As we celebrate these companies, we are reminded that their success means success for industry, and manufacturing success continues to power our economy. We can’t wait to see what these companies do next.”
Andy Carr, president & CEO of the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, praised the recipients for their commitment to continuous improvement:
“The manufacturers and professionals honored today represent what makes South Carolina’s industrial base so strong — they lead with purpose, invest in their people, and never stop striving to be better. Their accomplishments elevate our entire manufacturing ecosystem and set a standard of excellence for others to follow.”
The 2025 SC Manufacturing Awards recognized the following winners and finalists:
Smart Move SC New Plant AwardLeonardo DRS84 LumberPrinceton NuEnergy (PNE)
Smart Move SC Expansion AwardMilo’s Tea CompanyNUPI Americas, Inc.Nova Molecular Technologies
Finance Professional of the Year AwardKay Thomas, Plant Controller, Owens Corning
Human Resources Professional of the Year AwardStacy Holloway, Human Resources Manager, Teijin Carbon America
Operations Professional of the Year AwardBrandon Burrell, Vice President of Operations, Spartanburg Steel Products
Legal Professional of the Year AwardFrancesca Mosteller, Director of State and Local Government Affairs
Emerging Manufacturer of the Year AwardWinner: Milo’s Tea Company
Innovator of the Year AwardWinner: Green Energy BiofuelFinalist: Michelin US7
Outreach AwardWinner: Ritedose CorporationFinalist: Sargent Metal Fa icators
Transformation and Operational Excellence AwardWinner: SEW-EurodriveFinalist: Hogge Precision Parts Co.
Chuck Spangler Outstanding Manufacturing Lifetime Service AwardJimmy Hutto, President & CEO, Southeastern Industrial Inc.
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