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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Five entrepreneurs hailing from three different provinces are joined by 35 of their U.S. peers in Woodworking Network’s sixth annual 40 Under 40 awards program.
Each of the recipients was selected by Woodworking Network’s editors from a crowded field of 151 nominees. Their achievements to their respective companies and the North American woodworking at large ranged from innovation and product development through organizational leadership and “social good.”
The five Canadian honorees include:
Janelle Berman, owner and partner of Amber Millwork of Kelowna, British Columbia, was nominated for doing “an amazing job navigating the crisis we have all been facing over the last year.” Described as “tenacious,” the 36-year-old Berman got ahead of supply chain disruptions faced by many wood products companies so that the company could continue to maintain just-in-time inventories. “Profitability has increased due to suppliers being more organi
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NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa - Honorees of the 2021 Wood Industry 40 Under 40 have been announced by Woodworking Network. This year marks the sixth annual awarding of the 40 Under 40, which celebrates the next generation of industry professionals who are making an impact on wood products manufacturing in North America.
Those selected have been recognized by their peers for their achievements and innovations in the categories of: productivity, profitability, social good, ingenuity, peer inspiration, product development, organizational leadership, or another area. A total of 151 submissions were received and evaluated by a team of five Woodworking Network editors.
“It’s always hard to narrow down the list to 40 honorees and 2021’s entries were no exception. Among the entrants are highly successful entrepreneurs, marketing specialists, extraordinary woodworkers, educators and almost-rookie team members, said Harry Urban, FDMC publisher. While dealing with COVID personally and
Who will join this iconic group of 200 alums in 2021?
The 40 Under 40 awards program recognizes the achievements of standout individuals in the categories of: productivity, profitability, social good (locally or globally), ingenuity, innovation, peer inspiration, product development, organizational leadership, or other areas. Persons in all job levels, in all facets of the professional woodworking industry, are eligible. Nominating is free, and nominations can be submitted through May 10 at bit.ly/submitunder40.
Pictured are honorees from last year s program. Nominations are open through May 10 for the 2021 Class of 40 Under 40, sponsored by CNC Factory and Hexagon Production Software: Cabinet Vision and Alphacam.
“For decades we have heard the comments and concerns about an aging workforce and management teams in wood products manufacturing. Six years ago, we decided to take action to recognize the depth of contributions made by the younger generation of woodworking professiona