June 7 is the deadline for 2018 nominations to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Hall of Fame.
“Anyone (living or deceased) who has made noteworthy and specific contributions to the manufacturing, distribution, rental or end-user sectors of the off-road equipment industry is eligible for induction,” said a news release from the AEM announcing that it is accepting nominations for the award.
An independent panel of judges will evaluate candidates based on five criteria: innovation, industry contributions, leadership, corporate citizenship/social responsibility, and sustainability.
Since its inception in 1993, more than 55 industry leaders have been inducted into the hall. The original hall, initiated by Construction Equipment magazine, ran from 1993 to 1999 but lapsed in the early 2000s. The AEM took over ownership and operation of the hall in 2008.
Previous inductees include John Deere, Hans Liebherr, Robert L. Vermeer, and Jerome Increase Case.
The AEM counts among its more than 950 member companies dozens of service truck and related accessory makers.
The 2018 inductees will be announced at the AEM’s annual conference of its member companies.
Nominations received after the June 7 deadline will be considered for the following year.
More details about the awards, as well as the online nomination form, can be found at www.aem.org/HallofFame.