The Al Moore Award
Introduced in 2003, the Albert W. Moore AMT Leadership Award, honors individuals who went above and beyond in their contributions and service to the industry, as well as to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology members. This prestigious award is presented to an AMT member who has demonstrated exceptional dedication, innovative ideas, and outstanding guidance for the membership. The individual also shows exemplified commitment to professional development, unwavering support of AMT’s mission, and a drive to advance the entire manufacturing technology industry.
The 2026 Al Moore Award Recipient
Harry Moser founded the Reshoring Initiative with the goal of bringing 5 million manufacturing jobs back to the United States. In 1985, he began serving as president of high-end machine tool supplier GF AgieCharmilles, retiring on Dec. 31, 2010, as chairman emeritus. Due largely to the success of the Reshoring Initiative, Harry was inducted into the IndustryWeek Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2010 and AME’s Hall of Fame in 2021. He was named Quality Magazine’s 2012 Quality Professional of the Year and FAB Shop Magazine’s Manufacturing Person of the Year.
THE MFG MEETING
Each award recipient is honored at AMT’s annual meeting. With such deep experience represented at The MFG Meeting, industry leaders gain opportunities to improve their leadership skills and better position their teams for a stronger future. Inviting up-and-coming team members along to MFG Meetings helps bring future leaders into the fold and gives them skills they can only learn from seasoned professionals.
The following industry leaders have received the Al Moore Award since its creation in 2003.
