SFMAs 47th Recognition of Excellence Ceremony brought together more than 700 members of the region’s manufacturing community to celebrate the companies, employees and partners driving the industry forward. From a lively cocktail hour to the outdoor Afterglow After Party, the event offered guests plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate while recognizing manufacturing excellence across South Florida.
Celebrating the 2026 Manufacturers of the Year
Congratulations to the six companies named 2026 Manufacturer of the Year recipients:
- Micro Giants: South East Machine
- Breakthroughs: Hialeah Metal Spinning, Inc.
- Mavericks: OCULUS Surgical
- Trailblazers: ENNOVI Medical
- Titans: Noven Pharmaceuticals
- Grand Elite: Slate Solutions, LLC
SFMA also congratulates Ring Power Air Compressor Group, recipient of the 2026 Value-Add Partner of the Year, for its continued support of manufacturers throughout the region.
Honoring Outstanding Employees
The ceremony also recognized Employee of the Year honorees whose talent and dedication strengthen their organizations every day. Awards were presented across nine categories: Administrative, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, Information Technology, Production, Production Support, Sales & Marketing, Service Provider, and Supervisory.
Thank You to Our Presenting and Platinum Sponsors
SFMA extends its sincere appreciation to Randstad USA, the Presenting Sponsor of the Recognition of Excellence Ceremony. Randstad’s expert staffing agencies connect professionals with top employers in industries including healthcare, engineering and business administration.
We are also proud to recognize the Platinum Sponsors whose generous support helped make the evening possible:
- CohnReznick provides award-winning financial advisory, assurance and tax services grounded in hands-on involvement and deep industry expertise.
- Broward College, one of Florida’s largest colleges, serves more than 50,000 students through two- and four-year degree programs, specialized certificates and non-degree training.
- Flex Technologies is an AI-first financial solution for businesses with a mission to inspire them to grow and thrive in the modern world.
- FloridaMakes, SFMA’s Honorary Platinum Sponsor, works to strengthen Florida’s high-wage manufacturing sector through a deep understanding of manufacturers’ unique needs.
- INSOCO is a design-build company for complex industrial facilities focused on engineering, permitting and building facilities that perform.
- Slate Solutions proudly provides high-quality, high-performing armor solutions to law enforcement, federal agencies and other customers.
- Stalvex LLC is the U.S. partner of Ukraine-based metalworking enterprise Stalvia Group, offering American-made, European-quality products at competitive prices.
Specialty Sponsors and Partners
Additional partners contributed services, hospitality and support that elevated every part of the guest experience:
- Valley Bank, Value-Add Partner of the Year
- Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services, Reception & Toast Sponsor
- Atlas Sign Industries, Dessert Sponsor
- Southeastern Printing, Print Sponsor
- Atlas Packaging, Table Number Sponsor
- First American Bank, VIP Reception Sponsor
- Align Business Advisory Services, Walk of Fame Sponsor
- First State Bank, Videography Sponsor
- Cushman & Wakefield, Entertainment Sponsor
A Memorable Celebration of Manufacturing Excellence
With more than 700 attendees, SFMA’s 47th Recognition of Excellence Ceremony reflected the strength, innovation and collaborative spirit of South Florida’s manufacturing community. The cocktail hour before the ceremony and the outdoor Afterglow After Party afterward created even more time for guests to network, build relationships and celebrate the year’s achievements.
Thank you to every honoree, attendee and sponsor who made this milestone event possible. Together, you continue to advance manufacturing throughout South Florida and inspire the next generation of industry excellence.
