Honoring Achievement and Excellence in 2025

The 2025 Iditarod Award was presented to Carly Russ, a key member of the Procurement team and a trusted partner to Project Managers across the organization. Known for her attention to detail, strong expediting skills, and organized approach, she helps keep projects moving forward while fostering respectful and productive vendor relationships.

Runners-Up

Will Riney was recognized for his steady presence during major project challenges and for keeping critical commitments on track. Supratim Bhattacharya was honored for consistently pursuing sound engineering solutions and for earning the trust of teammates and leadership alike.

Patent Recognition

Midrex engineers Mickie Michishita and Katsuma Fujiwara were awarded a patent for Hot Metal Production from DRI with Electric Arc Heating. Their work represents an important advancement in process technology and reflects the practical innovation that continues to strengthen Midrex solutions worldwide.

2025 Process Design Training Program

From January through December, participants completed more than 12 modules featuring structured technical instruction, formal assessments, competency evaluations, and progress reviews. Their participation demonstrates a strong commitment to continued professional growth and engineering excellence.

2025 Stephen C. Montague Innovator Of The Year Award

Midrex is proud to recognize Paul Kazalski as the recipient of the 2025 Stephen C. Montague Innovator of the Year Award, honoring his outstanding contributions to innovation, engineering progress, and collaborative leadership across the organization.

Midrex proudly congratulates the 2025 graduates:

• Allison Sellers
• Andrew Gallagher
• Eddie Cochell
• James Jacobs
• Micah Deneen
• Richard Barrington
• Sara Chacra