Made In Alaska Manufacturer of the Year Sign up here to stay up-to-date on Manufacturer of Year news and updates, or contact us at MadeInAlaska@alaska.gov. Nominations for the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year Award are now open! Each year, we recognize a business that has demonstrated the ability to: Overcome challenges Grow their business Innovate Be a leader in the community Collaborate with other Alaskan businesses Anyone can nominate a Made in Alaska-permitted business. Self-nominations are always welcome! This could be your year! Nominees must hold a current Made in Alaska permit, and must not have won the award previously, in order to be eligible. Nomination deadline: May 29th, 2026. Submit a nomination here! We are proud to present 2024 Manufacturer of the Year, Alaska Gear Company! The Made in Alaska Manufacturer of the Year award recognizes one Made in Alaska business that demonstrates the ability to overcome challenges, grow their business, innovate, be a leader in the community, and collaborate with other businesses. Manufacturer of the Year Award Past Winners: 2024 Alaska Gear Company - See Press Release 2023 Copper River Seafoods - See Press Release 2022 AlaSkins - See Press Release 2021 Turnagain Brewing - See Press Release 2020 Alpine Fit Co. 2017 Bambino's Baby Food 2016 Alaska Garden & Pet Supply (also known as Alaska Mill & Feed) of Anchorage or See Press Release 2015 Alaska Paracord Designs of Anchorage 2014 AIRFRAMES ALASKA of Chugiak 2013 NOMAR LLC, of Homer 2012 Denali Dreams, Inc. of Anchorage 2011 Kahiltna Birchworks of Palmer 2010 Apocalypse Design, Inc. of Fairbanks 2009 Insulfoam of Anchorage 2008 Kaladi Brothers Coffee of Anchorage 2007 Glacier Smoothie, LLC of Juneau 2006 Arctic Wire Rope & Supply of Anchorage 2005 Anchorage Sand and Gravel Company, Inc. of Anchorage and Fairbanks 2004 Alaska Rag Company of Fairbanks (Business closed) 2003 Kodiak Island Winery of Chiniak (Kodiak Island) 2002 Alaska Sausage and Seafood of Anchorage 2001 Alaska Black Diamond of Princess Island 2000 Fenton Woods of Wasilla 1999 Alaska Mint of Anchorage 1998 Cameron Birch Syrups & Confections, Inc. of Wasilla 1997 Alaska Canine Cookies, Inc. of Anchorage 1996 Interstate Brands Corporation/Sunrise Bakery of Anchorage 1995 The Great Alaska Bowl Company of Fairbanks 1994 Alaska Wild Berry Products of Homer & Anchorage 1993 Marian Boat Works of Anchorage 1992 Alaskan Brewing & Bottling Co. of Juneau 1991 Tesoro Alaska Petroleum of Anchorage (Tesoro is now Andeavor) For additional information on the Manufacturer of the Year Award, please contact the Made in Alaska staff at (907) 269-4501 or email us at madeinalaska@alaska.gov Revised 09/02/2025