IAPMO marked its centennial at its 2026 Annual Education and Business Conference, celebrating its history while recognizing industry leaders and contributors.

Each year, AIM/R members nominate a manufacturing leader who exemplifies the values of partnering with independent manufacturers' representatives to take products to market.

Navien's NXW700 Dual Fuel Hybrid Heat Pump Water Heater has won the Grand Prize, the top award at the 2026 Integrated Home Competition held in the United States.

This accolade recognizes Lochinvar’s commitment to delivering ultra-high-efficiency, dependable commercial water-heating technology.

This accolade recognizes the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial water heating.

The Generation NEXT Award recognizes Oatey’s continued investment in young professionals and the Greater Cleveland workforce.

For more than four decades, Medovich has dedicated his career to protecting lives, advancing the sprinkler industry, and serving the people within it. 

Recipients were selected by the Watts backflow leadership team from nominations received through its website.

The recognition reinforces Oatey’s continued commitment to employee experience, well-being, development and long-term success.

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin on receiving the Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast this past spring in Phoenix.