Senator Tammy Duckworth Awarded 2026 Champion Of The Industry Award By Association Of Equipment Manufacturers
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers said Duckworth was honored alongside Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Brad Finstad and Sen. Deb Fischer during its annual Washington Fly-In.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has awarded U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) its prestigious Champion of the Industry Award. Presented annually to a bipartisan group of congressional leaders, AEM’s Champion of the Industry Award recognizes policymakers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing policies that strengthen America's manufacturing base and promote economic growth in communities across the country. Senator Duckworth was awarded this recognition alongside U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.), U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-Minn.), and U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.).
"The equipment manufacturing industry builds a stronger, more prosperous future for America, and that future depends on leaders who are willing to stand up for the people who make progress possible,” said Kip Eideberg, AEM Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations. “Representatives Budzinski and Finstad and Senators Duckworth and Fischer have earned this recognition through their unwavering commitment to policies that empower equipment manufacturers to innovate, compete globally, create family-sustaining jobs, and invest in the communities they call home. They are true champions of the industry and of the workers who keep America moving forward.”
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The Champion of the Industry Award is AEM's highest recognition for public servants. Recipients are selected by AEM's Government and Public Affairs Committee for their support of legislative priorities critical to the equipment manufacturing industry, including workforce development, tax competitiveness, infrastructure investment, and rural economic development.
“Whether it’s farming, construction or infrastructure development, our equipment manufacturers help keep so many American industries running,” said Sen. Duckworth. “I’m proud to be honored with this year's Champions of the Industry Award, and I look forward to continuing to work with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers to help ensure these businesses have the resources they need to thrive and continue strengthening our economy.”
"At a time when manufacturers face increasing global competition and economic uncertainty, strong bipartisan leadership matters more than ever," said Brian Bieller, Chair of AEM's Government and Public Affairs Committee. "These four lawmakers have demonstrated a commitment to advancing policies that support innovation, strengthen domestic manufacturing, and create opportunities for the millions of Americans who depend on this industry. We are proud to recognize their leadership."
The awards were presented during AEM's annual Washington Fly-In, which brings equipment manufacturing executives and industry leaders to the nation's capital to engage policymakers on issues affecting the industry's future competitiveness and growth.
About the Association of Equipment Manufacturers:
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the North American-based international trade group representing off-road equipment manufacturers and suppliers, with more than 1,100 companies and more than 200 product lines in the agriculture and construction-related industry sectors worldwide. The equipment manufacturing industry in the United States supports over 2.2 million jobs and contributes $415 billion to the economy every year.
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