The Department of Planning and Development and World Business Chicago organized the inaugural Chicago Manufacturing Awards ceremony in October 2023 to honor six local businesses and an industry advocate for exemplary and innovative work in their respective fields.

Held during Illinois Manufacturing Month, the event at mHub on the Near West Side recognized the importance of the manufacturing and industrial sectors to the local and regional economy. 

The videos below highlight the 2023 Chicago Manufacturing Awards honorees, as well as some of the work the City is doing to promote job opportunities for young Chicagoans.