Final Call: AEM Hall of Fame Nominations Close June 5
MILWAUKEE (June 1, 2026) – Time is running out to recognize the leaders and innovators who have shaped the non-road equipment industry. Nominations for the 2026 Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Hall of Fame close Friday, June 5, giving industry professionals just days to submit a candidate whose legacy deserves to be honored.
Since its inception, the AEM Hall of Fame has recognized 75 pioneers whose vision, leadership and lasting contributions have helped define and advance the equipment manufacturing industry. The program celebrates individuals who have made a meaningful impact through innovation, industry leadership and a commitment to corporate citizenship.
Nominees are evaluated based on four guiding principles: innovation, industry contributions, leadership, and corporate citizenship/social responsibility. From groundbreaking inventions to transformative leadership, inductees represent the best of the industry’s past, present and future.
Submit your nomination before the June 5th deadline. Make your nomination stand out—review expert tips to strengthen your submission.
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is the North American-based international trade group representing non-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.