SCHAUMBURG, IL – The American Foundry Society will present the AFS Congressional Champion Award to U.S. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama on June 10, 2025 during a reception at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C.
“Senator Britt has demonstrated incredible leadership in advocating for pro-growth policies that benefit American metalcasters and workers,” said Doug Kurkul, CEO of the American Foundry Society. “Metalcasters across the country appreciate her strong commitment to economic opportunity, national security, and industry growth.”
The award presentation will take place during the 2025 Government Affairs Fly-In, held June 10–11, where leaders from across the metalcasting industry will engage with members of Congress on key policy priorities. Topics will include tax reform, energy reliability, trade enforcement, regulatory modernization, and workforce development. Registration for the event is open, and the Hotel Washington room block remains available through May 14.
AFS thanks its Platinum Sponsors – American Colloid, Charter Casting, and Oil City Iron Works – and its Gold Sponsors – including Spring City Electrical MFG, St. Marys Foundry, Charlotte Pipe & Foundry, American Cast Iron Pipe Company, EJ, McWane, Denison Industries, EC&S, American Foam Cast, Amsted Rail, Miller, Osco Industries, Goldens' Foundry & Machine Company, and V Process Foundry Group.
The American Foundry Society is a dynamic technical and advocacy organization that serves and represents the $50 billion metalcasting industry. AFS is the only association serving the entire industry, including all metals and processes, with a three-part focus on advocacy, education, and innovation. AFS also publishes Modern Casting and Casting Source magazines and presents Metalcasting Congress and CastExpo, the largest metalcasting trade events in North America. Founded in 1896, the organization is based in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an advocacy office in Washington, D.C. More information is available at AFSinc.org.