Celebrating the People Moving the Trailer Industry Forward - 2027 NATM Industry Awards
Celebrating the People Moving the Trailer Industry Forward
Nominations for the 2027 NATM Industry Awards are now open!
Every day, dedicated professionals across the trailer manufacturing industry raise the bar through innovation, leadership, craftsmanship, and service. The NATM Industry Awards are your opportunity to recognize those individuals whose contributions make a lasting impact.
Whether they’re leading their team, advancing safety, or helping to drive the Association and industry forward behind the scenes, now is the time to celebrate their achievements by submitting a nomination.
Award recipients will be honored during the 2027 NATM Convention & Trade Show and recognized in Tracks magazine, giving them the industry-wide recognition they deserve. Help us shine a spotlight on the people shaping the future of trailer manufacturing.
Submissions are due by December 11, 2026.
Ed Freel Membership Award
Established in 2000 to honor members who demonstrate exceptional commitment to recruiting new members, the award was renamed in 2007 in recognition of Ed Freel's outstanding contributions to the organization. The award can be given to a trailer manufacturer or supplier/service provider/tow vehicle OEM member. If you know someone who has made a significant impact on the Association’s membership, please consider nominating them. The nomination should include the name and address of the nominee and nominator along with a brief narrative about the contributions the nominee has made to the Association and industry.
Pam O’Toole Trusdale Woman in Manufacturing Award
The Pam O’Toole Trusdale Woman in Manufacturing Award is given to a woman in the trailer industry who has demonstrated excellence in her role. The awardee can work at any level, from the manufacturing floor to the C-Suite. This award recognizes the contribution of the recipient to the success of their organization and/or industry. If you know a woman who has demonstrated excellence in her role, please consider nominating her. The nomination should include the name and address of the nominee and nominator along with a brief narrative about the accomplishments of the nominee.
Outstanding Young Professional Award
The Outstanding Young Professional Award is designed to recognizes the remarkable achievements of young professionals in the trailer manufacturing industry. Nominees should be individuals under the age of 40 who have been innovative and successful within the industry. Both Associate and Regular member company employees are eligible for this award. If you know a young professional who has been innovative and successful in the industry, please consider nominating them. The nomination should include the name and address of the nominee and nominator along with a brief narrative about their accomplishments.
NATM Innovation Award
The NATM Innovation Award is designed to recognize a member company that has exemplified creativity and innovation in the areas of technological advancement, green practices, or workforce development. Trailer manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to apply. If your company has made significant strides in technological advancement, green practices, or workforce development, please consider applying for this award. The nomination should provide qualitative and quantitative evidence of creative and innovative solutions and improvements. NATM member companies will be judged on case studies showcasing how they have been able to demonstrate improved performance in technological advancement, green practices, and/or workforce development. Members should be able to illustrate success and positive impact on their company and/or the trailer industry.
Recognize and applaud outstanding individuals and companies in the trailer manufacturing sector. Submissions are currently open! We are eager to honor the industry and its numerous achievements at the 2027 #NATMShow.