You’re invited to the 2024 HMA Launch Event – Our 20th Anniversary Year


The HMA Board invites you to join us for the official launch of the 2024 Hunter Manufacturing Awards - and help us celebrate our 20th anniversary.

The launch event marks the formal opening of the award application period for the 2024 Hunter Manufacturing Awards, and the beginning of what promises to be our biggest Awards season ever.

At the event, we will be announcing our award categories for 2024, introducing our sponsors, partners and supporters - and providing an opportunity for you to meet and mingle with others from the Hunter's impressive manufacturing community.

The Hunter Manufacturing Awards profiles and promotes manufacturers from Newcastle through to the Lower Hunter, Upper Hunter, Central Coast and mid-North Coast.

The event will be held on the premises of the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year (50 employees or more) - HIVIS Group and will be co-hosted by winner of the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year (less than 50 employees) - Senquip.

The team from HIVIS will be hosting group tours of their facility and the Senquip team will be displaying and showcasing their latest products and offerings.

Details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 22nd May
Time: 5:15pm arrival for a 5:30pm start (the event will conclude by 7.30pm)
Location: HIVIS Group, 40-42 Fitzroy Street, Carrington
Dress Code: Please wear enclosed shoes.

Light refreshments will be served.

Please note that tickets are limited, so act fast to secure your place - we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 22nd.

Click here to RSVP for the 2024 Hunter Manufacturing Awards Launch Event!

Please RSVP by Wednesday May 15th.

Should you have any questions please contact Adrienne Donnelly via 0404 163 320, or info@hma.org.au

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