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Awards & Recognition
The 2026 UK Roofing Awards’ winners’ circle!
By Emma Peterson. This year’s winners showcase the exceptional talent across the industry continues to grow and thrive. On 8 May, the U.K. Roofing Awards tallied the votes and crowned the winners of their 2026 awards in front of over 900 guests at the O2 in London! This year’s awards, ...
Copper’s a keeper: The stunning visuals and durability of copper roofing
By Anna Lockhart. One Texas home wows the judges and wins Metal Roofing Alliance’s (MRA) Best Residential Metal Roofing Project of Q1 for 2026! Each quarter, Metal Roofing Alliance (MRA) presents awards to outstanding residential metal roofing projects that stand out against the rest. For Q1 of this year, ...
MCA celebrates 2026 scholarship recipients
By The Coffee Shops.™ The Metal Construction Association’s (MCA) scholarship program continues to support the educational aspirations of students connected to its member companies. Now in its third year, the MCA scholarship program awards $2,000 to selected students pursuing postsecondary education across a variety of fields, including college, vocational and ...
Roofing Alliance opens nominations for 2026-27 MVP Awards Program
The industry is invited to recognize outstanding roofing workers by September 14. The Roofing Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional roofing workers whose leadership, dedication, craftsmanship and service make a lasting impact on their companies, co-workers and communities. The MVP 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 ...
Helene Hardy Pierce honored for leadership and lasting impact on the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Helene's career is defined by leadership and service. Helene Hardy Pierce has long been a respected voice, dedicated volunteer and champion for excellence in the roofing and building enclosure industries. I am honored to also call her a longtime friend. When I heard that ASTM International had ...
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 ...
Digital marketing provider earns Google Premier Partner status for third straight year
By Webrunner Media. Webrunner Media says the achievement reinforces its commitment to helping contractors grow sustainably. Webrunner Media is celebrating a major milestone after being named a Google Premier Partner for the third consecutive year, a recognition that places the contractor-focused marketing agency among the top-performing Google Partners in Canada. ...
A closer look at the Sika 2025 Projects of the Year
By Jesse Sanchez. Award-winning roofing projects highlight technical expertise, safety coordination and creative problem-solving across schools, airports, medical facilities and urban landmarks. Sika Roofing & Waterproofing has announced the winners of its 2025 Projects of the Year competition, recognizing standout roofing and waterproofing installations completed by contractors across the United ...
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 ...
