The Manufacturing Institute will award the STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award to Kathryn Miller, President of HST Materials Inc., a producer of gaskets, seals, molded rubber parts and elastomer and tape solutions for a variety of industries.
The STEP Ahead Awards are part of the larger STEP Ahead initiative, launched to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and leadership for attracting, advancing, and retaining strong female talent.
The Manufacturing Institute will recognize all 130 recipients of the STEP Ahead Awards at a reception in Washington, D.C. The STEP Ahead Awards program will highlight each honoree’s story, including their leadership and accomplishments in manufacturing.