The Fastener Professional of the Year award was created by NFDA to honor individuals and companies that make a substantial positive impact on people’s lives.
The award recognizes:
Individuals from a fastener distributor or supplier company who make exceptional contributions to their companies and to the industry
Partners or consultants who demonstrate exemplary support of the fastener industry
Membership in NFDA is not a requirement to be selected for the Fastener Professional of the Year award. Self-nominations are acceptable, or nominations can be submitted by others.
Click here to complete the online nomination form.
The deadline to nominate someone for the 2023 award is February 28, 2023.
Fastener Training Week Scholarships
NFDA is proud to offer one scholarship for Fastener Training Week each year (valued at $2,800 each).
Deadlines
Please submit your completed application to the NFDA office by June 1.
You will be notified of the Team’s decision in late June.
Email your completed application form to Amy Nijjar.
Within 5 days you will receive a confirmation that your application has been received.
Applications will be redacted of any identifying information before they are sent to the Scholarship Team for evaluation.
NFDA Virtual Panel Program
Developing Talent
Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM Pacific / 2:00 PM Eastern
Topic: Developing Talent
Please join us for a panel discussion followed by Q & A with moderator Kelly Charles from Sems and Specials. Our panel of industry leaders will discuss tactics for hiring, cultivating, and retaining talent. Engaged employees are the lifeblood of our organizations. If you are a human resource professional, hiring manager, or anyone interested in employee retention, don't miss this event!
Panelists include:
Matt Boyd, Parker Fasteners
Gary Cravens, Advance Components
Kevin Godin, AFC Industries
Kirk Zehnder, Earnest Machine Products
It's free to attend, but registration is required.
Become a sponsor!
$150 sponsorship benefits include:
Company listing on NFDA email and social media broadcasts promoting the events
Company listing on the program web page
Company listing on confirmation emails
Company thanked during event announcements
$500 sponsorship includes all of the above for all four virtual programs in 2023.
March 16, May 11, November 30, and December 14
If you’d like to become a sponsor add to your registration or email Jamie Adams.
