2026 MPMA Celebration of Manufacturing

Another Year to Celebrate! 

MPMA Celebration of Manufacturing!

You work hard all year, so join us as we wrap up Manufacturing Month with a night out laughing and enjoy some magic!

We are excited to share with you that Magician & Comedian Michael Kent will be joining us for the evening's entertainment. Who is Michael Kent you ask? Take a look here!

Michael gives magic a facelift with irreverent comedy and satire. His unique style of performing magic has made him a FAVORITE in over 500 college campuses he’s visited. Michael has performed for audiences all over the globe - from Hollywood, California to US Troops serving overseas. Many colleges and universities book him YEARAFTER YEAR because students can’t wait to see the show again! 

Michael Kent Comic, Magician, Smart@$$!
Named ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR by Campus Activities Magazine
Named MAGICIAN OF THE YEAR by The Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities. 

MPMA AWARDS:

We will be recognizing milestone members, along with Partner of the Year, Board Chair Person of the Year, and of course, Manufacturer of the Year! 

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND:

• Thank a client

• Reward an employee

• Treat your significant other to a night out

• Do some team building 

A fun evening out to celebrate this amazing industry! 

Nominations for Manufacturer of the year are now open! 

Evening Schedule

5:00 Registration Check-In + Social Hour
5:30 Buffet Dinner + Welcome
6:15 MPMA Updates
6:30 Honor Milestone Members
6:50 Heads or Tails Game
7:00 pm Awards
7:30 Comic Magician - Michael Kent
8:30 Closing

Pricing:

Individual Member: $115
Individual Non-member: $130
Table (8) Member: $1,100
Table (8) Non-member: $1250

***Registration deadline is Monday, October 19, 2026. Questions? Reach out to Christina Dixon-Vang with questions about registration or sponsorship.  events@mpma.com

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

*All sponsorships include recognition in event promotions, MPMA website, and on-site signage.

Beverage Sponsor - $2,000

• Logo on drink tickets
• Opportunity to hand out drink tickets to guests
• Signs at the bar and shared signage on the tables with the dinner sponsor

Education Table Sponsor - $1,000 (4 available)

• Covers the cost for students in manufacturing to attend this event, including scholarship recipients
• Recognition from emcee
• Opportunity to meet students and scholarship recipients
• Signage and recognition from emcee

Heads or Tails Game Sponsor - $1,000

• Opportunity to be on stage with the emcee to execute the Heads or Tails Game
• Help distribute necklaces as guests check-in
• Signage at event

Thank You Sponsors!

Dinner Sponsor

Beverage Sponsor

Available

Education Table Sponsor

Available

Heads or Tails Game Sponsor

Available