2026 recipient
Mark Brennan
Vice President of Purchasing
Magna Powertrain
Awards
Elevate Awards
Elevate recognizes professional leadership, emerging talent, service to the chapter, and humanitarian impact.
Established leadership
Dave Nelson Procurement Leader of the Year Award
Named in honor of Dave Nelson, this award recognizes a senior procurement, sourcing, or supply chain professional whose leadership combines organizational impact, integrity, collaboration, and service.
2025 recipient · Jeff Morrison, General Motors
2026 award criteria
- Typically director level or above, with at least 10 years of professional experience.
- Based in Southeast Michigan.
- Demonstrated strategic impact, ethical conduct, collaboration, and influence.
- Active mentorship, volunteering, or professional and civic participation.
- Current ISM Southeast Michigan board members and current-year Elevate featured speakers are ineligible.
Self-nominations and nominations by others were accepted. Nominations closed October 9, 2026.
Emerging talent
Rising Star Award
2026 recipient
Andrew Spencer Wilson
Senior Global Supply Manager
Joby Aviation
2026 recipient
Malaya Abed
Small Business Program Manager
General Dynamics Land Systems
Recognizing emerging procurement, sourcing, and supply chain professionals who show initiative, leadership potential, and a commitment to helping others grow.
2025 recipient: Christina Meredith
2026 award criteria
- Typically manager level or below, with at least three years of professional experience.
- Based in or professionally connected to Southeast Michigan.
- Demonstrated initiative, organizational impact, and leadership potential.
- Community service, professional development, collaboration, and a commitment to growth.
- Current ISM Southeast Michigan board members are ineligible.
Self-nominations and nominations by others were accepted. Nominations closed October 9, 2026. These criteria apply to the 2026 award year.
Service & community
Humanitarian Leadership Award
Inaugural recipient · 2026
Isiah Thomas
Basketball Hall of Famer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.
Recognizing leadership that extends into meaningful humanitarian and community service.
Chapter service
Pillar of Excellence Award
The outgoing chapter president presents this award for service to ISM Southeast Michigan. It is not presented annually.
2025 recipient
Luke Tappen
Recognized for his service to ISM Southeast Michigan.