PELLA — Newton resident Lin Chapé, Vermeer vice president, human resources, recently was recognized by The Manufacturing Institute, Deloitte, University of Phoenix, and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers with a Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Award for her excellence and leadership in manufacturing.

Chapé joins 121 other woman honorees representing all levels of manufacturing from the factory floor to the C Suite.

“We are thrilled that Lin Chapé‘s contributions to Vermeer Corporation were recognized by this important new initiative,” Vermeer CEO Mary Andringa said.