Honoring the Leaders Advancing Power Transmission
The Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) proudly recognizes the individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and dedication have strengthened the power transmission industry.
Through a variety of awards and honors, MPMA celebrates those who have advanced technical excellence, contributed to the development of industry standards, supported the growth of the association, and helped shape the future of gears, bearings, and power transmission technologies.
These recognitions highlight the achievements of pioneers, technical experts, industry leaders, and emerging innovators whose work continues to move the industry forward.


Hall of Fame
The MPMA Hall of Fame honors the visionaries who helped shape the modern power transmission industry. These individuals and organizations are pioneers whose inventions, leadership, and practices established many of the technologies and standards still used today.
The inaugural Hall of Fame class was inducted in 2016 in recognition of their foundational role in the creation and early development of the association.
- 2024 – David Goodfellow, Star SU
- 2022 – Martin Kapp, Kapp Niles GmbH
- 2016 – Altra Industrial Motion, for both Boston Gear Works and R.D. Nuttall Company | Broadwind Energy/Brad Foote Gear Works, for their ownership of Pittsburgh Gear & Machine Company | Cincinnati Gearing Systems, for Cincinnati Gear Company | Horsburgh & Scott Company | Overton Chicago Gear, for D.O. James Manufacturing Company | Regal Beloit, for both the Foote Brothers Gear & Machine Company and the W.A. Jones | Foundry & Machine Company | Steward Machine Company, for Earle Gear & Machine Company | Timken Company, for both Philadelphia Gear and Hamilton Gear and Machine Company | Martin Kapp, Kapp Niles GmbH
Lifetime Achievement Awards
This award is presented to the rare individual for years of service to the Association and to the gear industry who have demonstrated superior vision and leadership; given extensively of their time and skills; demonstrated wisdom in pursuit of industry consensus; achieved the respect and admiration of their peers and have been available whenever needed for the advancement of AGMA and the global gear industry.
- 2025 – Dr. Ulrich Kissling
- 2024 – Sulaiman Jamal
- 2024 – Andrea Scanavini
- 2019 – Walter L. Rye
- 2018 – David Goodfellow
- 2018 – Sam Haines
- 2016 – Joe T. Franklin, Jr.
- 2015 – Dennis Gimpert
- 2014 – Frederic Young
- 2012 – Bibin Doshi and Linda Doshi
- 2011 – Arlin Perry
- 2009 – Robert L. Errichello
- 2008 – Irving Laskin, P.E.
- 2007 – William A. Bradley, III
- 2005 – Martin Woodhouse
- 1998 – Donald R. McVittie, P.E.
Distinguished Service Awards
The MPMA Distinguished Service Award is to be bestowed upon only those individuals who have unselfishly advanced the state of the gear industry throughout their notable careers.
- 2025 – Prakash Kadam
- 2025 – Fred Eberle
- 2023 – Michael McKernin
- 2020 – Jeff Manzagol
- 2017 – Michael Goldstein
- 2011 – Frank Uherek
- 2009 – John Rinaldo
- 2009 – Raymond J. Drago, P.E.
Next Generation Awards
This award recognizes innovative work by an individual responsible for one or more significant achievements through his or her effort and work that has enhanced or strengthened the gear indsutry and/or MPMA. This award honors individuals who are emerging as contributors, innovators, and leaders in the gear industry and serves as an incentive for others in the next generation of gear industry talent.
- 2024 – Michael Weas
- 2023 – Corinna Draghi
- 2019 – Neil Warman
- 2018 – Maeve McGoff
- 2018 – Benjamin Sheen
- 2016 – Maeve McGoff
- 2016 – Joel Neidig
- 2015 – Nitin Chaphalkar
- 2014 – Scott Knoy
- 2013 – Steve Janke
- 2012 – Rustin Mikel
- 2011 – Cory Sanderson
Chairman’s Award of Excellence
The Chairman’s award of Excellence is reserved for MPMA members who have contributed in a meaningful way to the promotion of the gear industry and have advanced the goals of MPMA and the gear industry through work done on behalf of the association.
- 2025 – R. Greg Estell
- 2023 – Justin Michaud
- 2023 – Gordon New
- 2022 – Cindy Bennett
- 2022 – Wendy Young
- 2020 – Jim Bregi
- 2018 – Jack Masseth
- 2017 – Joe Arvin
- 2017 – Thomas “Buzz” Maiuri
- 2012 – Suliaman Jamal
- 2010 – Leslie Hennessy
- 2004 – Robert Bergmann
- 2003 – James S. Gleason
- 2002 – James J. Cervinka
Technical Division Executive Committee Awards
The Technical Division Executive Committee Award is reserved for individuals who, through their participation on MPMA Technical Committees, have made noteworthy contributions to advance the state of the gear design and manufacturing art for the benefit of all gear manufacturers.
- 2024 – Todd Praneis, Cotta LLC
- 2019 – Walt Weber, Retired, Siemens Industry, Inc.
- 2016 – Thomas J. “Buzz” Maiuri, The Gleason Works
- 2015 – Terrance Klaves, Regal Beloit
- 2014 – Charlie Fischer, AGMA
- 2013 – Tom Miller, Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc. | Ernie Reiter, Web Gear Services Ltd.
- 2012 – John Amendola, Sr., Artec Machine Systems | Robert Ferguson, HMC, Inc.
- 2011 – Art Nelson, Lufkin Industries
- 2010 – Richard Calvert, Chalmers & Kubeck
- 2008 – Robin Olson, Rexnord Gear Group2007 – Jon R. Mancuso, Kop-Flex, Inc.
- 2007 – Jack Mertz, Rexnord Industries, LLC
- 2004 – Michael Tennutti, Gleason Cutting Tools Corp.
- 2002 – A. Alan Swiglo, Alion Science & Technology
- 2001 – Bruce L. Cox, Oak Ridge Metrology Center | John M. Rinaldo, Atlas Copco Comptec LLC
- 2000 – George Lian, Amarillo Gear Company LLC | John V. Lisiecki, Falk Corporation
- 1999 – Glenn Pokrandt, Falk Corporation | Brian O’Connor, The Lubrizol Corporation | J. Walenta, Caterpillar Inc.
- 1998 – David A. McCarroll, The Gleason Works | Edward Lawson, Mahr Corporation
- 1997 – Frank C. Uherek, Rexnord Gear Group | Harry Hagan, Cincinnati Gear Co.
- 1996 – Ronald Green, Eaton Corporation | Robert Moderow, Pfauter Maag Cutting Tools
- 1995 – Michael B. Antosiewicz, Falk Corporation | John R. Colbourne, University of Alberta
- 1994 – Dale H. Breen, Gear Research Institute
- 1993 – Michael R. Chaplin, Contour Hardening, Inc. | Alvin G. Meyer, Textron Lycoming Division
- 1992 – Gary J. Wiskow, Falk Corporation | David McCarthy, Dorris Company, Inc. | Louis Lloyd, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
- 1991 – Richard W. Holzman, The Falk Corp. | Leonard J. Smith, Invincible Gear Co. | Robert F. Wasilewski, Arrow Gear Company
- 1990 – Gary A. DeLange, Terrell Gear Drives, Inc. | Daniel E. Bailey, Rochester Gear, Inc. | Dan Thurman, Caterpillar Inc. | Robert Mory, Ford Motor Company
Board of Directors Award
The Board of Directors Award is given to individuals in appreciation for his or her meritorious service to the members of MPMA and to the gear industry as a member of the MPMA Board of Directors.
1980
- Stanley M. Sitta, Foote-Jones Ops. Dresser Ind. Inc.
- Donald R. McVittie, P.E., The Gear Works – Seattle, Inc.
1981
- Merton A. Lyons, Overton Gear & Tool Corp.
1982
- Robert L. Cragg, The Earle Gear & Machine Co.
- Frederic A. Thoma, Transamerica Delaval, Inc.
- Edward R. Sewall, Sewall Gear Manufacturing Co.
1983
- Arthur J. Seiler, Lamont Gear Company
1984
- Samuel R. Haines, II, Gear Motions, Inc.
- Bernard E. Berlinger, Jr., Quaker City Gear Works, Inc.
- Walter L. Rye, Cincinnati Gear
1985
- Joseph R. Mihelick, PE, Reliance Electric Co.
1986
- Jack J. Ehrhard, Speco Div./Kelsey Hayes
- John M. Hamilton, Lamont Gear Company
- Daniel E. Bailey, Rochester Gear, Inc.
- Richard G. Orr, Fairchild Industries
- James J. Cervinka, Arrow Gear Company
1987
- James R. Partridge, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
1988
- James D. Kiggen, Xtek, Inc.
- Gary C. Martin, Martin Sprocket & Gear, Inc.
- Billy D. Pyeatt, Amarillo Gear Company
1989
- Christopher C. Collins, Nuttall Gear Corp.
1990
- Charles F. Schwender, Rexnord Corp.
- David King, Terrell Gear Drives, Inc.
- William T. Boggess, Emerson Power Transmission
- Christopher W. Horsburgh, Horsburgh & Scott Company
1991
- Ray Haley, Haley Marine Gears, Inc.
- H. Peter Davis, Falk Corporation
- Joseph L. Arvin, Arrow Gear Company
1992
- James L. Packard, Regal-Beloit Corporation
- W. B. Lechman, Fairfield Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- Allyn E. Phillips, Rockwell Automation/Dodge
- Jerry B. Hagaman, Textron Power Transmission – Cone Drive
- Stewart R. Ward, Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc.
1993
- Samuel R. Haines, II, Gear Motions, Inc.
- Charles A. Brannen, Overton Gear & Tool Corp.
1994
- Frank J. Posinski, Cincinnati Gear Co.
- Thomas H. Lowry, Riley Gear CorporationMichael O. Wheeler, LM Gear
- Ronald D. Bullock, Bison Gear & Engineering Corporation
1995
- Adolph Sbihli, General Motors
- M. S. Forelli, Precision Gear Incorporated
- Andrew S. Dorris, Dorris Company, Inc.
1996
- K. P. Horsburgh, Jr., Horsburgh & Scott Company
- David L. George, Falk Corporation
- Eric C. Kus, Deck Manufacturing Corp.
1997
- James S. Gleason, Gleason Corporation
- David W. Goodfellow, American Pfauter
- Joseph L. Arvin, Arrow Gear Company
1998
- Dan Thurman, Caterpillar, Inc.
- Frederic M. Young, Forest City Gear Company
1999
- Robert R. Wallis, Rexnord Geared Products
- Douglas V. Smith, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
- Randall A. Aardema, Cone Drive Operations/Textron
- Samuel D. Pierson, ABA-PGT, Inc.
- Michael O. Wheeler, LM Gear
- Michael J. Drahuschak, Amarillo Gear Company
2000
- Roger A. Pennycook, Textron Power Transmission
- Jeffrey J. Echko, The Horsburgh & Scott Co.
2001
- Julian Sabados, Rapid Gear
- Charles Schwender, Sumitomo Machinery Corp. of America
- J. Cameron Drecoll, Brad Foote Gear Works, Inc.
2003
- Zan P. Smith, Ticona
- Leslie Hennessy, Lovejoy, Inc.
- Peter Kozma, Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc.
2004
- Michael L. Lewis, Emerson Industrial Automation
2005
- Gary J. Kimmet, Gleason Corporation
- Dennis R. Gimpert, Koepfer America, L.L.C.
- Wayne H. Wellman, Chicago Gear – DO James Corporation
2006
- John F. Glick, Lufkin Industries, Inc.
- Dennis R. Regan, American Precision Gear
- Ron Mehra, Unigear Industries, Inc.
2007
- Alan F. Seitz, Seitz Corporation
- Greg Porter, Standard Machine
2008
- Lee V. Mason, Clarke Gear Co.
- Andrew Sandanowicz, Timken Aerospace Transmissions, LLC
- Martin Kapp, Kapp GmbH
2010
- Sharon Haverstock, Scott Forge Company
- Leslie Hennessy, Lovejoy, Inc.
- Jeff Lawton, Star Cutter Company
- Gary Lehman, Fairfield Manufacturing Co., Inc.
- Dana Lynch, Columbia Gear Co./Cleveland Gear Co.Roland Ramberg, The Gear Works – Seattle, Inc.
2011
- Ivan Brems, Hansen Transmissions International
- Richard Kuhr, ABA-PGT, Inc.
- Bryan Lammers, Caterpillar, Inc.Jack Nowlin, C-B Gear & Machine, Inc.
2012
- Jim Bregi, Doppler Gear Company
- Robert Phillips, The Gleason Corporation
- Kyle Seymour, Xtek, Inc.
2013
- Norbert Benik, Ontario Drive & Gear
- Tom Marino, Gear Technology
- Gordon New, Ronson Gears
- Philip Terry, P. Terry & Associates
- Dirk Wernecke, The Timken Group
2014
- Robert Sakuta, Delta Gear
- Michael Smith, Capstan Atlantic
- Michael Suter, Emerson Industrial Automation
2015
- Mark Michaud, REM Surface Engineering
- Sulaiman Jamal, Bevel Gears India
- Jan Klingelnberg, Klingelnberg AG
2016
- Steve Janke, Brelie Gear
- Justin McCarthy, Scot Forge
- Wendy Young, Forest City Gear
2017
- Ken Flowers, Machine Tool Builders
- Bill Gornickui, ALD Vacuum Systems
- Don Michael, Martin Sprocket
2018
- Dave Long, Chalmers & Kubeck
- Andrea Scanavini, Somaschini North America
- Brian Schultz, Great Lakes Industry, Inc.
2019
- George Thomas, Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.
- Tania Sabados, Rapid Gear
2020
- Carl Rapp, Philadelphia Gear – A Timken Brand
- Michael Engesser, Reishauer Corp.
- Cory Ooyen, Global Gear and Machining LLC
2021
- Gary Neidig, ITAMCO
- Shawn O’Brien, McInnes Rolled Rings
2022
- Zen Cichon, Avers Machine and Gear (Innovatice Rack & Gear)
- Ruthie Johnston, Croix Gear & Machining
- Sara Zimmerman, Sumitomo Drive Technologies
2023
- Gregory Estell, Founder & Managing Partner, The Estell Group LLC
- Robert Rye, President, Cincinnati Gearing Systems, Inc.
- Scott Miller, Strategy Manager, Caterpillar, Inc.

