Movers & Makers Awards

Join hundreds of business, community, and industry leaders to recognize exceptional manufacturing and supply chain companies!

The 2026 Partnership Gwinnett Movers & Makers Awards celebrates the foundation of our economy by recognizing industry leaders in manufacturing, logistics, and our supply chain! These leaders work with partners and support teams from throughout the region to ensure efficient facilities, workplace safety, and the resources essential to driving business.

Keynote Speaker

Stuart Countess
President & CEO, Kia Georgia’s Manufacturing facility

Stuart Countess is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kia Georgia’s manufacturing facility in West Point, Ga. Countess is responsible for all operational facets of the five-model assembly plant that employs more than 3,200 team members and produces a capacity of 350,000 vehicles annually.

From his start with Kia Georgia in 2008, Countess was a key figure in developing and implementing The Kia Way and the Georgia Production System as core practices of the facility’s operational system. Countess has held positions as the company’s Director of Quality, Vice President of Quality, Chief Administrative Officer, and Chief Operating Officer before assuming his current role.

He is highly active in community, civic, and educational organizations promoting individual development and providing leadership through service on multiple boards and committees in various capacities.

Stuart Countess

President & CEO, Kia Georgia’s Manufacturing Facility

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Movers & Makers Awards

Presenting Sponsor

$ 10000

Executive Networking Reception Sponsor

$ 8000

Award Sponsor

$ 6500

Keynote Sponsor

$ 6500

Venue Sponsor

$ 6500

Elite Sponsor

$ 4000

Coffee Sponsor

$ 2500

Raffle Sponsor

$ 2500

Supporting Sponsor

$ 1000

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