Celebrating Manufacturing Champions, Inspiring the Next Generation
Join us Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Stonegate Banquet Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and companies shaping the future of manufacturing. Experience a night of connection and camaraderie with friends and colleagues, featuring a seated dinner, one-of-a-kind artwork in our live and silent auctions, and dancing to cap off the celebration.
Presented by AMADA AMERICA, INC., the SparkForce Awards Gala highlights manufacturing’s most exceptional contributors who inspire innovation, strengthen our workforce, and elevate the industry.
Every dollar raised supports SparkForce manufacturing camp grants and scholarship programs, helping to build tomorrow’s skilled workforce. Your participation fuels the movement that inspires and empowers the next generation of manufacturers.
Evening Agenda
6:00 PM - Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 PM - Dinner and Awards Presentations
8:00 PM - Live Auction, Entertainment & Dancing
Formal Attire | Black Tie Optional
Event Details
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SparkForce Awards Gala
October 8, 2026
6-11 p.m. CT
Auction
Sessions
SparkForce, the charitable foundation of FMA, works to inspire, encourage, and support individuals of all ages in their pursuit of manufacturing careers. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the scholarship and manufacturing camp programs.
Venue Info
Stonegate Banquet Center
2401 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
847-885-8123
Hotel Info
Recommended Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates
2425 Barrington Road
Mount Prospect, IL 60195
847-277-7889
Join Attendees from These Companies
- Abbott Rubber Co Inc — Elk Grove Village, IL
- AGHL Law — Rockford, IL
- Butler Weldments Corp — Cameron, TX
- C Cretors and Company — Wood Dale, IL
- CIBC BANK USA — Chicago, IL
- Community Development Foundation — Tupelo, MS
- Fab Advisors LLC — Glen Ellyn, IL
- Fab Advisors, LLC — Glen Ellyn, IL
- Fifth Third — Oak Brook, IL
- Fifth Third Bank — Oak Brook, IL
- FMA — Elgin, IL
- FMA — Lake Bluff, IL
- FMA — Park Ridge, IL
- FMA — St Charles, IL
- Goldman Sachs — Chicago, IL
- Illinois Manufacturer's Association — Springfield, IL
- IVI Inc — Greenville, WI
- JP Morgan Chase Bank — Chicago, IL
- Jpmorganchase — Chicago, IL
- Lawson Products Inc — Chicago, IL
- Ludlow Manufacturing Inc — Waukegan, IL
- M3 Insurance — Milwaukee, WI
- Miller Electric Mfg Co — Appleton, WI
- Peddinghaus Corp — Bradley, IL
- PMMI — Herndon, VA
- Quality Metal Stamping LLC — Henderson, TN
- Ratner Steel — Portage, IN
- USI Insurance Services — Oak Brook, IL
- Walters State Community College — Morristown, TN
- Wertzbaugher Services — West Liberty, IA
- Wipfli LLP — Chicago, IL
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