AWARDS
Cascade Engineering has been recognized for many achievements throughout the years. We strive to demonstrate leadership in the areas of technology, community, diversity and environmental responsibility. The following list includes some of our most notable achievements and awards.
2009
2009 Society of Plastics Engineers – New Environmental Technologies in Conventional Plastic Materials Award for the SWIFT Wind Turbine
2008 – 2007
2008 Society of Plastics Engineers – Sustainability and Recycling for a Greener Environment Award for the EcoCart™ Product/Technology
2008 PACE Automotive Award – Honorable Mention for the TAP™ (Targeted Acoustical Performance) Hybrid Technology
2007 Volvo 3P Product Development Technology Recognition
2007 Michigan Diversification Achievement in Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive & Materials – Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2007 Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce – Diversity Visionary Award
2006 – 2005
2006 MIOSHA Rising Star Award (workplace safety and health excellence)
2006 Neighborhood Environmental Partners (NEP) Gold Award
2006 Diamond Supplier Award – Quality, Cost and Delivery
2005 Employer Recognition Award, Women in the Workplace – Women’s Resource Center
2005 Consumers Energy Partner Award
2005 Environmental Stewardship Award - Society of Plastics Engineers Environmental Division
2004 – 2003
2004 Ergonomic Innovation Award, Industrial Solutions Container Group - MIOSHA
2004 Top Contributor Award - Heart of West Michigan United Way
2004 Silver Award - Heart of West Michigan United Way
2004 Finalist Award, Powertrain Category - Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Division Most Innovative Use of Plastics Program
2004 Lauren Wondergem Distinguished Business Partner Award - Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for Cascade Engineering CEO Fred Keller
2004 Awards for Distinguished Service to State Government - Private Citizen Award for Cascade Engineering CEO Fred Keller
2004 25 Best Small to Medium Companies to Work for in America - #8
2004 Faith in Humanity Award for Cascade Engineering CEO Fred Keller
2003 Kettering West Michigan Cooperative Education Employer of the Year
2003 APEX Award of Excellence for the Cascade Engineering ACE intranet site redesign
2002 – 2001
2002 Mothers & More Business Award for the Cascade PHASES program
2002 Clean Corporate Citizen (C3) designation
2002 West Michigan's Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Social Responsibility
2002 Goodwill Industries Large Employer of the Year
2002 Society of Plastics Engineers International Award for Business Management
2002 Kathleen McDonald Memorial Work & Family Award
2002 Junior Achievement West Michigan Business Hall of Fame Induction
2001 Plastics News Processor of the Year
2001 APEX Award for Excellence
2000 – 1999
2000 Minority Business Award Corporation of the Year
2000 QAD National Rapid Achiever Award
2000 QAD Midwest User Group Rapid Achiever Award
1999 QAD Case Study Award
1999 Eagle Consulting and Development Corporation Customers' Competitive Advantage Award
1999 Economic Club of Grand Rapids Slykhouse Business Person of the Year
September 1999 Industry Week article on the Cascade Engineering community involvement, activities and employee services
1998 – 1997
1998 Ron Brown Award for Corporate Leadership
1998 Michigan Manufacturers Association Manufacturer of the Year
1998 Public Relations Society of America Communicator of the Year
1998 Friends of West Michigan Salute to a West Michigan Business Award
1998 Celebrate Children Award and induction into Public Education Fund Hall of Fame
June 1998 Business Week article on Cascade Engineering’s Welfare-to-Career Program
1997-98 Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports Healthy Workplace Rookie of the Year Award
1997 Chrysler Role Model Award for Technology
1993 – 1991
1993 General Motors Supplier of the Year Award
1991 Ford Q1 Preferred Quality Award
Special Honors and Recognition
White House Presidential recognition for Cascade Engineering's participation in National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 1997