Get Ready for an Evening like No Other

By Staff Report | September 20, 2021

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Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs® (NBT) is getting ready to host its third annual awards gala on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at Manzo’s Banquets in Des Plaines, Illinois. Along with presenting sponsor AMADA AMERICA, INC., NBT will celebrate some of manufacturing’s finest champions and guests at this exquisite in-person event.

Meet a former camper who is pursuing a welding career and celebrate award nominees

Meet Madison Martin, an intern for Precision Machine and Metal Fabrication, who discovered her passion for welding at a past summer manufacturing camp hosted by Itawamba Community College in Tupelo, Miss. As an intern, Madison is gaining valuable work experience welding an aluminum statue of a saluting soldier for the Tippah County Veterans Memorial in Ripley.

 

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Bring your dancing shoes and photo-ready smile for the live entertainment and photo booth provided by Elite Party Pro.

Participate in the Awards Gala Art Auction

Explore works of art created by professional and student artists during the live and silent auction. View and bid on art items, including original Looney Tunes artwork signed by Chuck Jones, original drawings of DC and Marvel characters by comic book writer and artist Alex Ross, and several other unique welded and metal art creations by talented artists.

Reserve your seat today! Tickets are $250 per person, and several sponsorship opportunities are still available.

Proceeds of the Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs Awards Gala directly support the programs of NBT. To date, NBT has awarded over $1.4 million in summer manufacturing camp grants and an additional $1.1 million in scholarships. With your help, NBT can continue the momentum and make an impact on the industry for years to come.

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