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STEP Ahead Recognizes 145 Manufacturing Trailblazers at 2026 Awards

the 145 awardees at the gala—sponsored by Biogen, AstraZeneca, BASF and Johnson & Johnson, among others—were STEP Ahead program, which helps individuals build successful careers in manufacturing while strengthening the industry’s future through leadership development, mentorship and community building. By celebrating the awardees’ stories, the MI helps shape perceptions of the industry and showcase the …