THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE

TUMMA Vision Statement: “Connecting the Employees of Tomorrow with the Manufacturers of Today”

TUMMA Mission Statement: “TUMMA’s mission is to build a strong manufacturing workforce of the future by uniting manufacturers, educators, and students.”

2026 TUMMA Excellence Awards awarded on February 12, 2026

TUMMA 2026 Education Partner School of the Year

Selected out of 40 regional high schools for their commitment to their community, students, parents, and regional manufacturers
Necedah High School

2026 Student of the Year Excellence Award
Max Lorenz
Luther High School, Onalaska, WI
$1,000 Scholarship

TUMMA 2026 Technical Educator Excellence Award

BEN MOREY, New Lisbon High School

TUMMA 2026 Education Partner Manufacturer of the Year

INLAND Packaging, La Crosse, WI

TUMMA was able to recognize all our 2025 Shining Star Finalists for Student of the Year from our regional high schools at our Excellence in Manufacturing Annual Dinner.

2025 TUMMA Shining Star Finalists:

Jonathan Tambornino – Mauston High School
Rowwyn Sloan – New Lisbon High School
Landry Flint – New Lisbon High School
Merik Allen – Caledonia High School
Harper Tewes – Caledonia High School
Liam Parrot – Tomah High School
Evan Johnson – Tomah High School
Caden Leis – Sparta High School
Max Lorenz – Luther High School
Jordan Kussman – Holmen High School
Erin O’Heron – Caledonia High School
Blake Cotton – Necedah High School
Adam Bunk – Necedah High School