The late Bill Mangelsen, Founder of Makin’s Clay®, Sino Harvest Limited, China Harvest Limited, and Co-founder of Makin’s® USA was recognized for his life-long work and contributions to the craft and hobby industry at the 2009 Winter CHA Show on Jan 27, 2009. Bill’s surviving children, Annie Mangelsen, Jennifer Mangelsen and Michael Mangelsen are 3rd generation family members working in the craft industry (pictured below).  They received the Industry Achievement Award on behalf of their father.