(Gwinnett County, Ga., April 24, 2025) –– Partnership Gwinnett hosted its 14th annual Movers and Makers Awards on April 24 at The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett. The event celebrated the companies and leaders driving innovation and growth across Gwinnett’s advanced manufacturing and supply chain sectors.
This year’s program featured keynote remarks from Ron Norris, AI visionary, retired Director of Innovation at Georgia-Pacific, and CEO of Advanced Innovation Management. He was joined by Dr. Joshua Thomason, Executive Director of TrekAI at Greater Atlanta Christian School. Together, they shared insights on how AI is transforming workforce training and operational efficiency across industries.
The event also recognized outstanding achievements through seven award categories:
Most Valuable Provider Award – TRC Talent Solutions
Corporate Citizen Award – Porter Steel
Supply Chain Pioneer Award (2 categories)
- Small Business (1–39 employees) – Souto Foods
- Large Business (40+ employees) – McKesson Corporation
Manufacturer of the Year Award (3 categories)
- Small Business (1–39 employees) – ULTRAVIEW Archery
- Medium Business (40–99 employees) – beMatrix
- Large Business (100+ employees) – Viasat
“Our manufacturers and supply chain partners don’t just drive business, they create jobs, invest in people, and shape the future of Gwinnett’s workforce. That’s worth celebrating,” said Andrew Hickey, Director of Economic Development at Partnership Gwinnett. “We want to congratulate this year’s recipients and thank them for their contributions to Georgia’s best-in-class business environment.”
This year’s program was made possible by the following sponsors: Gateway 85 Community Improvement District, TRC Talent Solutions, HLB Gross Collins, P.C., Carolina Handling, Georgia Power Company, Gas South District, Georgia Gwinnett College, Warren Averett, Sugarloaf Community Improvement District, Ark Temporary Staffing, LLC, NEMA, Inc., NAI Brannen Goddard, POH+W Architects, United Community, and Truist.
Advanced manufacturing and supply chain management account for nearly 11% of all industries in Gwinnett County, with more than 4,700 companies and 80,000 employees contributing to the region’s economic strength. For more information about Partnership Gwinnett and its economic development initiatives, visit PartnershipGwinnett.com.
