The most famous of motorcycle brands has enjoyed a flurry of awards, notable moments and celebrations over the last thirty days.

Firstly, while it may be a non-motorcycle related accolade, the award is one Harley-Davidson can certainly hold high.

The Milwaukee motorcycle manufacturer was one of twenty winners to take their place in the Made in the USA Hall of Fame.

Organized by the Made in the USA Foundation, the recognition was presented an awards dinner Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, California.

The Hall of Fame showcases exceptional U.S. producers and demonstrates that many high-quality products are made in the United States and the organization notes, the U.S. is still the leading manufacturing nation in the world.

Harley-Davidson was recognized as ‘For more than a century, Harley-Davidson has continued to lead the industry in motorcycle manufacturing and design’.

"The Hall of Fame Awards was established last year to celebrate the best that America produces.  I have heard many times that 'nothing is made here,' Joel D. Joseph, Chairman of the Foundation, said.

On another Harley note, the official numbers from the company’s Million Mile Monday have been released.

On Monday, June 27, Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) riders from more than 70 countries rode together to log 4,376,470 riding miles during the club’s annual Million Mile Monday ride.

Established as an event in 2008, this year marks the third consecutive year that members of H.O.G., the Official Riding Club of Harley-Davidson Motor Company, surpassed the 4 million mile milestone.

Many rides were organized by H.O.G.’s 1,400 worldwide chapters, including a ride organized by members of the New York Stock Exchange that was featured on Fox Business News.

The Milwaukee motorcycle company has also been doing its part for international relations.

Two of the biggest names in motoring met as Harley-Davidson brought over 100 years of motorcycling heritage to the home of Lord March at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in West Sussex, United Kingdom in early July. Harley-Davidson Museum Vice President Bill Davidson, the great-grandson of one of the original founders, visited the festival for the first time to meet with Harley-Davidson customers and motor sport fans at one of the biggest automotive festivals in the world.

This year, Harley-Davidson increased its presence at Goodwood, traditionally home to automobiles, as classic motorcycles from Harley-Davidson’s past such as a 1928 model Peashooter and a 1914 Silent Grey Fellow were displayed alongside models from the current 2011 range, including the new Blackline and V-Rod Muscle.

Davidson, riding a Harley-Davidson Street Glide, led a group of riders through the English countryside, turning the heads of car and motorcycle fans alike. Formula One racing driver and Harley owner Jenson Button met with Davidson in the driver’s enclosure, taking the opportunity to talk about his other passion prior to focusing on the upcoming British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

One of the Festival of Speeds principle attractions is the ride up the legendary Goodwood hill, which sees famous names from racing’s past and present on both cars and motorcycles speeding up the 1.16-mile course in the grounds of Goodwood. Some of the iconic Harley-Davidson motorcycles to take part this year included the 1978 XLCR Café Racer and a 2011 XR1200X Trophy Series racing motorcycle.

“It’s great to see the passion of bike fans enjoying this unique event,” Davidson said. “Seeing fans of all ages lining up to sit on our motorcycles makes us extremely proud at the Motor Company. This is my first visit to The Goodwood Festival of Speed and it has been a phenomenal experience.”