The nomination process for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Hall of Fame is now open.
The Hall of Fame celebrates the men and women who create the equipment and technologies that build, feed, and power our world. As well, many of the inductees have created a positive, inclusive and thoughtful environment for the people around them to make it possible.
“When you look at the members of the AEM Hall of Fame, it’s clear none of them would be there without including the people around them, on both a professional and personal level,” said AEM President Megan Tanel.
“That’s why it’s important we include not only the innovators themselves, but also those that empowered the people and communities that made their success possible.”
Genie Founder Sherman Ward “Bud” Bushnell (1921–2020) was the AEM Hall of Fame’s 2022 inductee.
An inventor all his life, Bushnell launched Genie Industries in 1966 in a small warehouse in Seattle. His first lift operated on compressed air, and customers referred to the hissing noise it made as “Genie magic in a bottle,” leading to the company name.
Bushnell was recognized for the way he treated his people and built his teams, in addition to his products.
“We have a lot of exciting products coming our way in the next 10 years and I would say Bud’s spirit are in all of them because they are all focused on addressing unique customer challenges, and they are built by teams, not individuals,” said Genie President Simon Meester.
Inductees into the AEM Hall of Fame should exemplify four key guiding principles, including innovation, industry contributions, leadership and corporate citizenship/social responsibility.
The AEM Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for 2023 until Friday, June 16. To submit a nomination for consideration, click here to fill out the form.
