Celebrating Excellence: Nominate Your Favorites for the NATM Industry Awards!

Posted By: Savana Morrison NATM News, Convention & Trade Show,


Help Us Recognize Trailer-Blazers of the Industry! Nominations Due November 29th

Acknowledging excellence within our industry is vital for its continued success. We are thrilled to announce that the nominations for the 2025 NATM Industry Awards are now open! These awards serve as a platform to honor the individuals who contribute to the greatness of our field. We recognize that the commitment and effort of our members propel our industry forward. If you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding work, we invite you to nominate them. Let’s come together to celebrate the finest among us and inspire future generations of experts in the trailer manufacturing industry. Join us in acknowledging excellence and maintaining our momentum—submit your nominations today!

The awards will be presented at the 2025 NATM Convention & Trade Show in February and featured in Tracks magazine. This is an excellent opportunity to highlight the dedication and contributions of individuals who have significantly influenced the trailer manufacturing sector.

Submissions are due by November 29th.

Submission Form


Outstanding Member Award

The Outstanding Member Award is presented each year to individuals who have made significant contributions to the trailer manufacturing industry. An 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 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 the contributions the nominee has made to the trailer manufacturing 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 medium-duty 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.


Young Professional Award

The Young Professional Award is designed to recognize the accomplishments of young individuals 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 the accomplishments of the nominee.


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.

Time is running out! Recognize and applaud outstanding individuals and companies in the trailer manufacturing sector. Act quickly and submit your nominations and applications right away! We are eager to honor the industry and its numerous achievements at the upcoming #NATMShow. Don't let this opportunity pass you by—register for the 2025 Convention & Trade Show today!

Submission Form