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ISAIC Announces 2026 ISAIC Honors, Co-Hosted by SPESA
SPESA (Sewn Products Equipment & Suppliers of the Americas) will co-host the ISAIC Honors 2026 event, taking place April 23, 2026, in Detroit, Michigan.
SPESA, alongside SPESA member ISAIC (Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center), will celebrate the unsung champions of the domestic manufacturing world.
The event will be held at the Taubman Center - College for Creative Studies in Detroit.
Nominations are now open for the Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center's (ISAIC) annual awards show, ISAIC Honors! The event will shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked champions of domestic textile and apparel manufacturing.
This event will recognize:• Change Clothes, Change Lives: Honoring an individual or company who actively advances the industry towards a more equitable, sustainable, and innovative future.• Fashioning the Future: Recognizing the Manufacturer of the Year—a company at the forefront of sustainable and innovative manufacturing practices, demonstrating excellence in sustainable production methods, technological advancement, and workforce advocacy.
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• Progressive Good: Celebrating an individual or company as the Innovator of the Year who embodies ISAIC's spirit of innovative thinking and exploration. • Alumni of the Year: A graduate of an ISAIC licensed training program.• Next Gen Leader of the Year: Honoring an individual who’s shaping the future of manufacturing through bold ideas and strong leadership in supply chain solutions across the U.S. and North America. From smart textiles to sustainable production, who's shaping the future of American fashion manufacturing? Nominate them today using this link: Nominate an Industry Leader for an Award Today! Nominations are due by December 5, 2025.
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