Patricia was selected with 160 others for demonstrating leadership excellence in modern manufacturing.
"These 160 women are the faces of exciting careers in manufacturing," said Jennifer McNelly, president, The Manufacturing Institute. "We chose to honour these women because they each made significant achievements in manufacturing through positive impact on their company and the industry as a whole. The STEP Awards are part of the larger STEP Ahead initiative launched to examine and promote the role of women in the manufacturing industry through recognition, research, and best practices for attracting, advancing, and retaining strong female talent."
"Throughout my career manufacturing has provided constant opportunities to challenge myself," said Patricia. "There are so many facets to the manufacturing supply chain with endless opportunities to learn and contribute. Every day that I spend in a manufacturing environment, I learn something new and find a way to make a difference."
Two other Kennametal employees, Colleen Cordova and Martina Igel, received the award last January.
