The Ralph B. Baldwin Award

Descriptions and Winners

The WMMA® Baldwin Award is named for Ralph B. Baldwin, long-time member and Past President of the 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. The award's significance can be quickly determined by the prestigious list of recipients.

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 Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence is presented annually during the WMMA® Business Session at the Woodworking Industry Conference (WIC).

Now accepting nominations for the 2020 Baldwin Award – please see the following official competition rules and nomination form. Entries may be emailed to Samantha Devine by February 20, 2020.

2020 Baldwin Competition Rules
2020 Baldwin Award Nomination Form