This award was endowed by Grede Foundries in 2001 to honor the late Jack Steele, one of the foundry industry’s true marketing pioneers. The purpose of the award is to recognize a company, individual or group for achievements in promoting business and the metalcasting industry through an outstanding marketing message.
Award Recipients
2024: Tom Kayser
2023: Norwin Merens
2022: Geary Smith
2021: David Knapp
2020: Jeff Cook
2017: Al Spada
2016: Chuck Fowler
2015: John Lewensky
2014: Tom Cobett
2013: Chris Norch
2012: Dwight Barnhard
2011: Jack Wymer
2010: Stephen Lane
2009: Gene Murature
2008: Kenneth Kirgin
2007: Paul Gerhardt
2006: Todd Nelson
2005: Mike Gwyn
2004: Mike Lessiter
2003: Joe Farrar
2002: Roy Hanks
2001: John Keough