The PTDA Foundation’s Wendy B. McDonald Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as an integral contributor to her company’s success and brought positive change to the power transmission/motion control industry. The PTDA Foundation established the award in 2014 to honor the memory of Wendy B. McDonald, one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s true pioneers.
An innovative woman business owner, Mrs. McDonald left many legacies through her long career in the industry. Her charm and grace are legendary as well as her philanthropy and commitment to give back to the industry and the communities that led to her success.
The 2018 recipient of the award was Ellen Holladay of Motion Industries. Previous recipients include Tribby Warfield, formerly of Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation, Linda Miller of B&D Industrial, Elizabeth (Liz) Moon of Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation and Pat Wheeler of Motion Industries (Canada). These deserving women have made their way in the power transmission/motion control industry (PT/MC) and contributed to the industry’s success.
2017 recipient: Tribby Warfield, Nitta Corporation of America
2016 recipient: Linda Miller, B&D Industrial
2015 recipient: Elizabeth Moon, Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation
2014 recipient: Pat Wheeler, Motion Industries (Canada)
The Wendy B. McDonald Award is presented annually, when merited. Nominations are now being accepted through June 14, 2019, and will be judged by the following criteria:
- Nominees must be female and employed by a PTDA member company within the calendar year for which the nomination is being made.
- Nominees must exemplify leadership and integrity in all business relationships.
- There are no criteria with respect to title, position in company or years of experience.
Download the criteria and nomination form at ptda.org/WBMcDonaldAward. The Award will be presented at the PTDA Industry Summit on October 25 in Austin, Texas.
The PTDA Foundation, whose work is funded solely by donations, was founded in 1982. Its core purpose is to champion education, outreach and research initiatives relevant to the PT/MC industry that enhance the knowledge and/or professionalism and productivity for industry stakeholders. PTDA Foundation is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation; contributions are tax deductible to the full amount allowed by law. For more information, visit ptda.org/Foundation.
