The Cutting Edge — December 2003

Association News

Bring into the spotlight the person who has guided you in your career. Nominate your industry mentor for the Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence, and recognize their outstanding contributions in the woodworking equipment, cutting tool, and supply industry.

WMMA® members agree that the prestigious Baldwin Award is an honor of a lifetime. Mr. George Delaney, former president of Powermatic and past president of WMMA®, passed away last month after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was the Baldwin Award recipient in 1997. So greatly did he regard this honor that it was included in his obituary and other documented tributes to his life. In all of the many achievements in his years, he counted the Baldwin Award among the greatest.

Now is your opportunity to name someone you admire in the industry for the 2004 Baldwin Award.

The Baldwin Award is named for Ralph B. Baldwin, long-time member and Past President of WMMA®. During his career with Oliver Machinery Company and his involvement with the WMMA®, Ralph exemplified the kind of commitment that really makes an Association function at, or near, its peak potential. It is in the spirit of Ralph Baldwin’s vitality and dedication to the woodworking industry that this award was created—to recognize those who have contributed similar levels of involvement and to encourage others to do the same.

Please review the enclosed entry form for the details and then NOMINATE the individual you believe is deserving of this prestigious industry recognition. The award seeks to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the industry, regardless of their affiliation with WMMA®. Some activities that warrant consideration are: leadership in WMMA® or the IWF Board, active committee involvement, innovations introduced to the industry, and participation in programs that benefit the industry.

The winner of the 2004 Award will be announced on Friday, April 23rd during the WMMA® Business Session of the Woodworking Industry Conference at the El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in Tucson, AZ.

If you have any questions concerning this process, please contact WMMA® at 215-564-3484. The deadline to submit your entry and accompanying documentation is February 13th.

Competition Rules

Past Winner Listing

Click here to fill out the Nomination Ballot, then Print and Fax to 215-963-9785.