MTI Annual Leadership & Service Award Nominations Are Now Open

Every industry has individuals whose leadership, dedication, and service help elevate everyone around them. These are the people who volunteer their time, share their expertise, mentor future leaders, champion industry advancement, and make a lasting impact on the heat treating community.

The Metal Treating Institute (MTI) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 MTI Leadership and Service Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize the exceptional individuals and companies whose contributions have strengthened MTI and advanced the heat treating industry.

MTI's annual awards program celebrates excellence in leadership, volunteer service, innovation, and industry achievement. Whether it is a long-time volunteer who has dedicated years to advancing MTI programs, a respected industry leader who has shaped the future of heat treating, or a company that continues to set the standard for operational excellence, now is the time to tell their story.

Why Nominate?

Recognition matters. Award recipients serve as examples of what is possible when individuals commit themselves to serving others, improving their companies, and strengthening the industry as a whole. By submitting a nomination, you help:

• Celebrate outstanding leadership and service.
• Recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond for MTI and the industry.
• Preserve the legacy of those who have made a lasting impact.
• Inspire the next generation of heat treating professionals.
• Highlight companies and individuals who exemplify excellence.

Many of MTI's most respected leaders have been recognized through these prestigious awards, creating a lasting record of service and achievement that benefits the entire industry.

Award Categories

MTI's awards program includes several distinguished honors recognizing leadership, service, industry achievement, and company excellence. Award categories include:

• MTI Heritage Award
• Distinguished Service Award
• M. Lance Miller Legend Award
• Award of Industry Merit
• MTI Associate Member of the Year
• Commercial Heat Treater of the Year

Each award recognizes a unique contribution to the advancement of the heat treating industry and the success of MTI.

Make Your Nomination Today

If you feel someone has made a difference in the industry or within the Metal Treating Institute, don't assume someone else will nominate them. Take a few minutes to recognize their contributions and help ensure their efforts receive the recognition they deserve.

Nominations are now being accepted through MTI's online nomination portal:  CLICK HERE

If you would like to nominate your company for the Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award:  CLICK HERE

The future of our industry is built on the commitment and service of exceptional people. Help MTI celebrate those individuals by submitting your nomination today.