America Makes, the National Additive Manufacturing (AM) Innovation Institute, announced the recipients of its 2025 Ambassador Awards and Distinguished Collaborator Award at the annual Members Meeting and Exchange (MMX) event held on August 5-6 in Youngstown, OH.
The Ambassador Award Program, launched in 2017, recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advancing America Makes and its mission. The 2025 class embodies a cross-section of the industry whose efforts have significantly shaped additive technology and showcase the strength of the AM community. These champions also symbolize the progress achieved in AM technology, industrial base expansion, and workforce development.
“We are honored to have a passionate and powerful membership base that proactively leads efforts across their industries and beyond that boosts our efforts as an Institute,” said John Wilczynski, Executive Director of America Makes. “Today, we sit at a critical juncture within America Makes. By reinforcing and expanding our effective collaboration model, the dedicated efforts of our supporters are essential to strengthening the U.S. industrial base and igniting the next wave of technological breakthroughs in additive manufacturing.”