The Manufacturers' Association will hold its 118th annual event on Wednesday, May 22, in the Waldner Performing Arts Center at York College, 441 Country Club Road, York.

This year's keynote speaker will be Carey Lohrenz, an author and retired U.S. Navy lieutenant who is known as the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilot. Her address is titled "Fearless Leadership: Lessons From the Flight Deck."

An annual feature of the event is the recognition of outstanding member manufacturers, non-manufacturers, and individuals for their accomplishments and community contributions during the previous year. Nominations should be received by Friday, May 3, and should specify the nominee's accomplishments made during the 2023 year.

The awards that will be presented at the event, honoring investment and commitment to the manufacturing community, include Manufacturer of the Year, given to a manufacturer that has demonstrated significant revenue growth, capital investment, new job creation, or job retention in the past year; Community Investor, for any organization that shows a concerted commitment to the betterment and growth of the local or regional community; and Manufacturing Innovator, awarded to a manufacturer that has demonstrated a commitment to innovation, new product development and use of technology to improve the company's competitiveness and growth.

There is a discount for U.S. service veterans and active military members. To purchase tickets to the event, submit a nomination, or obtain information about corporate sponsorships for the event, visit https://mascpa.org/annualevent/. Seating is limited. Sponsorship information is also available by calling the association at 717-843-3891 or emailing office@mascpa.org.