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Awards & Recognition
Team USA is calling: Represent American roofing on the world stage
By the National Roofing Contractor's Association. The road to Budapest begins in Las Vegas, but the chance to represent Team USA starts today. The search is on for the next generation of roofing talent to represent the United States at one of the industry's most prestigious international events. Through the National Roofing ...
NRCA Gold Circle Awards: Why recognition matters more than ever in the age of AI
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Industry recognition creates credibility, strengthens marketing efforts and helps contractors stand out in a world where customers and AI tools are constantly searching for proof of expertise. Every day, roofing contractors complete exceptional projects, solve complex building challenges and develop innovative solutions for their customers. They invest ...
Roofing Technology Think Tank opens nominations for 2026 Innovator of the Year Award
The award recognizes a roofing contractor who has demonstrated a commitment to technology and the advancement of the roofing industry. Roofing Technology Think Tank (RT3), a 501c6 association focused on technology education and the advancement of technology solutions for the roofing industry, announced that it has opened the nomination period for ...
SRS Distribution named a 2026 National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes
SRS Distribution continues its partnership with home builder. SRS Distribution is proud to announce it has been recognized as a 2026 National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes, one of the nation’s largest privately held home builders. The annual National Preferred Partner Survey recognizes field and manufacturing partners that consistently operate at ...
Building a culture where people know they matter
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Why every contractor should nominate an employee for the Roofing Alliance MVP Awards. Every year our industry talks about labor shortages. We discuss recruiting, training, wages and benefits, all of which are incredibly important. But after sitting in the audience at the Roofing Alliance Most Valuable Player Awards ...
Dale McIntyre receives Marty Hastings Award
McIntyre has played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the organization’s expansion into rating exterior wall products. The Cool Roof Rating Council (CRRC) is pleased to announce that Dale McIntyre has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Marty Hastings Award in recognition of his outstanding leadership and lasting ...
Nominations are open for the RCMA Project of the Year Award Program
This award program celebrates excellence in roof coating projects nationwide. The Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) is proud to announce the second annual Project of the Year Award program, which recognizes roofing contractors who demonstrate innovation, technical excellence and sustainability through outstanding roof coating projects. Following a successful inaugural year, the Project ...
Heidi J. Ellsworth named one of Oregon’s Top Women Leaders for 2026
By Jenny Yu. The honor highlights Heidi's leadership in advancing the roofing and outdoor industries. The Coffee Shops™ are proud to share that our President, Heidi J. Ellsworth, was recently recognized by Women We Admire as one of the Top Women Leaders of Oregon for 2026. The annual list ...
Recognizing excellence in roof coatings
By Emma Peterson. The 2026 RCMA Project of the Year Award Program is looking for projects that showcase the best of roof coatings! Last year, the Roofing Coatings Manufacturers Association (RCMA) gave out their first-ever Project of the Year Award, which Brazos Urethane took home gold in for their ...
QXO recognizes Vanessa Fusco as the 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year
CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, voted grand prize winner, earning $10,000. QXO, Inc. (NYSE: QXO) today announced Vanessa Fusco, CEO of Rejoice and Restore LLC in Naugatuck, Connecticut, as the winner of its 2026 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign, a national program that ...
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