VMA Honors Achievement at Annual Awards Banquet

EVOLVE Digital

The Volusia Manufacturers Association recognized the contributions and accomplishments of local manufacturing leaders at its 44th Annual Awards Banquet held on earlier this month at the Daytona Grande in Daytona Beach, according to a media releae. More than 105 industry professionals gathered to celebrate the award winners.

“The annual VMA Awards Banquet is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the remarkable individuals and companies that are driving innovation and excellence in our manufacturing community,” said Jessica Lovatt, President & CEO of VMA, in the release. “This year’s honorees exemplify the talent, dedication, and vision that are propelling the manufacturing sector forward in Volusia and Flagler Counties.”

The 2024 VMA Award winners are:

Best Practice Award: Victor J. Nadeau, Thompson Pump and Manufacturing
Operation Excellence Award: Jeremy Locy, Sparton
Emerging Leader Award: Justin Kretschmar, Teledyne Marine
Innovation Award: Ivonne Cotto, Sparton
Jayne Fifer Women in Manufacturing Award: Michelle Mozena, Teledyne Marine; Valerie Garza, ByLight
Karl Schiller Member of the Year Award: Norman Lane, Rotomation
Lou Fifer Manufacturer Of The Year Award: Nikki Pullin, Teledyne Marine
Manny Lifetime Achievement Award: Pete Von Lersner, B. Braun Medical, Inc.
Pivot Award: Donnelly Bohan Scott Anderson, Sparton
Social Responsibility Award: Cory McAndrew, By Light
We Make It Here Award: Alexandra DiCairano, Sparton

In addition to the awards ceremony, VMA installed its 2025 board of directors. They include: Jessica Lovatt, President & CEO, VMA; Cory McAndrew, Chairman, By Light Professional IT Services, LLC; Dan Snellback, Vice Chairman, Pentair; John Ferguson, Government Relations/Legal, Cobb Cole; Theresa Peterson, Lou Fifer Education Golf Tournament, Hylant; Joe Hasson, OpEx, ABB; Amy Monahan, Education & STEM Tea Party, VCS; Cory Hall, Executive Leadership Group, Technetics; and Jacquie Yantis-Conner, Membership, Synovus Bank.