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the charitable arm of PTDA championing education, outreach and PT WORK Force® initiatives relevant to the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry.

PTDA Foundation | Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award

Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award

 

The Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success in 2023 and who has spearheaded transformation and made a difference in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry at any level in her career.

What female do you know who through her contribution had a positive affect on the PT/MC industry and her company's accomplishments in 2023? Help honor the lasting and impactful change she is igniting through her leadership with nomination for this esteemed award. 

 

Nominations will open in March 2024 for this award. The criteria will be presented in the nomination form; nominations can come from anyone, including self-nominations!

The award will be presented annually (at the discretion of the PTDA Foundation Board of Trustees) during the PTDA Industry Summit.
 

About the Award

In honor of Mrs. McDonald, the PTDA Foundation established the Wendy B. McDonald Award, now the Wendy B. McDonald Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes a woman who has established herself as a critical contributor to her company’s success and has affected positive change on the power transmission/motion control industry.

Wendy B. McDonald was one of the power transmission/motion control industry’s true pioneers. Known as “Mrs. Mac,” she served over 60 years as a leader in her family-owned international industrial distribution company and former PTDA member, BC Bearings Engineers Limited (acquired by Motion Industries, Inc.). Mrs. McDonald left many legacies through her long career in the industry as a trailblazing woman business owner. Her charm and grace were legendary but so were her philanthropy and commitment to give back to the industry and the communities that led to her success.

 
Support this award with a donation.

 

Read about past recipients of the Wendy B. McDonald Award.