Women MAKE Awards Honor Two Brunswick Leaders for Excellence in Manufacturing
METTAWA, Ill., (March 6, 2025) – The Manufacturing Institute (MI), the workforce development and education affiliate of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced that Mel Bruins, Director of Human Resources – Global Operations at Mercury Marine, and Marikate Langan, Vice President of Global Service & Business Process Excellence at Navico Group, have been recognized as 2025 Women MAKE Awards Honorees. This notable recognition celebrates their outstanding contributions and leadership in the manufacturing industry.
The Women MAKE Awards celebrate women in science, technology, engineering and production careers who exemplify outstanding leadership within their companies. This national honor identifies top talent in the manufacturing industry and encourages award winners to mentor and support the next generation of female talent in pursuing modern manufacturing careers. The Women MAKE Awards provide a platform for women across the country to showcase the incredible opportunities the industry has to offer, whether they are leading the companies, designing the next big products, or testing innovations on the factory floor.
“We are thrilled to have two of our leaders honored with this prestigious award,” said Jill Wrobel, Chief Human Resources Officer at Brunswick Corporation. “Mel and Marikate have each made significant contributions to Brunswick and the marine manufacturing industry. We are incredibly proud to have them recognized for their outstanding leadership, showcasing that Brunswick’s exceptional talent works together to deliver innovation for our people, company and marine industry.”
On April 24, the Manufacturing Institute will recognize the recipients of the Women MAKE Awards in Washington, D.C. The evening will highlight the story of each Honoree and Emerging Leader, including their leadership and accomplishments in manufacturing. Learn more at: 2025 Women MAKE Award Winners | The Manufacturing Institute
About Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) is the global leader in marine recreation, delivering innovation that transforms experiences on the water and beyond. Our unique, technology-driven solutions are informed and inspired by deep consumer insights and powered by our belief that “Next Never Rests™”. Brunswick is dedicated to industry leadership, to being the best and most trusted partner to our many customers, and to building synergies and ecosystems that enable us to challenge convention and define the future. Brunswick is home to more than 60 industry-leading brands. In the category of Marine Propulsion, these brands include, Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Flite. Brunswick’s comprehensive collection of parts, accessories, distribution, and technology brands includes Mercury Parts & Accessories, Land ‘N’ Sea, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Our boat brands are some of the best known in the world, including Boston Whaler, Lund, Sea Ray, Bayliner, Harris Pontoons, Princecraft and Quicksilver. Our service, digital and shared-access businesses include Freedom Boat Club, Boateka and a range of financing, insurance, and extended warranty businesses. While focused primarily on the marine industry, Brunswick also successfully leverages its portfolio of advanced technologies to deliver an exceptional suite of solutions in mobile and industrial applications. Headquartered in Mettawa, IL, Brunswick has approximately 14,500 employees operating in 26 countries. In 2024, Brunswick was named America’s Best Large Employers for 2024 by Forbes Magazine for the sixth consecutive year in addition to winning more than 100 awards across the enterprise for the third straight year. For more information, visit www.Brunswick.com.
Released March 6, 2025