he People of Manufacturing Awards, a special presentation of awards in a variety of manufacturing categories, will be given to four individuals at The Georgia Manufacturing Summit on Nov. 18 at the Cobb Galleria Centre, 2 Galleria Parkway SE in the Cumberland area.

Resulting from nominations that were opened to the employees of manufacturing companies in Georgia, the awards aim to spotlight the achievements of Georgia companies, while honoring the winners for their contributions.

The award categories — Front Line Leadership, Plant Manager, Team Safety and Team Operational Excellence — each received several finalists, as nominations closed. The winners, who have been selected by judges in a number of industry associations, will personally receive regional recognition and will bring attention to their companies at the Awards Breakfast at the summit.

Richard Warner, CEO of Oplogics and What’s Up Interactive — and formerly the host of “Georgia’s Business,” a well-known Georgia Public Broadcasting television program — will serve as the master of ceremonies at the summit.

The event, which is promoted as a means of helping Georgia-based manufacturing businesses and service providers raise awareness and learn from each other in a day long series of presentations and networking, is coordinated by The Georgia Manufacturing Alliance.

“We are very excited about having Mr. Warner in as the emcee for this event. His knowledge of the business and manufacturing community in Georgia will be a great addition,” said Jason Moss, CEO of GMA.