Since the launch of the Women In Manufacturing Association (WIM) in 2011, our community has grown to more than 22,000 members globally, serving women in manufacturing careers across the U.S. and 47 other countries. Our chapters are a valuable component to the association’s success, bringing women in the manufacturing industry together year-round to learn new skills, explore new technologies and grow as leaders. Because of our local chapters, WIM members have opportunities to connect with other manufacturing professionals outside of their own companies and to learn and broaden their own professional horizons.
With each passing year, WIM’s chapter network has continued to grow and thrive. Since the launch of WIM’s first chapter (Ohio) in 2012, our network has expanded from coast to coast. Even with the onset of the COVID pandemic, our WIM chapters have remained resilient. Twelve new chapters were established since 2020. We are pleased to announce that we will welcome WIM Iowa as our 33rd chapter in 2024.
To recognize the amazing accomplishments of our WIM chapters and to pay tribute to our local volunteer leaders for their tireless work to support the association, we created our annual Chapter Awards. The Chapter Awards are awarded in six primary categories: Membership Builders; Philanthropists; WIM Engagers; Community Connectors; Might Networkers; Member Satisfaction; and Movers and Makers. These categories encompass everything from membership growth to fundraising for the WIM Education Foundation. Watch the video for a slide show commemorating the winners of the 2023 Chapter Awards and read a recap for each category below.
Learn more about WIM Chapters here. Members can contact their local leaders directly via our Chapter Directory. Reach out to  [email protected] with any questions.