Awards

Celebrating the Very Best of 2026

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:39:00 -0400

PHCC honored industry leaders, contractors, instructors and apprentices at CONNECT, while recognizing chapter achievements and awarding $227,500 in scholarships.

Cherne Industries Honors Ryan Hurst of Hugh M. Cunningham

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:59:00 -0400

AHR Expo Announces 2027 Innovation Awards Winners

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:18:00 -0400

The winning innovations will be on display in Chicago, Jan. 25-27, 2027.

Exhibitors Invited to Enter KBIS 2027 Best Booth Awards

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:06:00 -0400

Booths are judged within both their size class and their product category, giving exhibitors of every footprint and specialty an equal opportunity to be recognized.

Women in HVACR and Carrier Partner to Award $55,000 in Scholarships

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:52:00 -0400

Women in HVACR and Carrier Global are partnering to award scholarships to 11 female students pursuing technical careers in the HVACR industry.

Applications Now Open for KBIS 2027 Innovation Hour

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:59:00 -0400

The fast-paced showcase puts creativity first and encourages exhibitors to present products in unexpected formats beyond a standard slide deck.

JACLO Wins Product Award for Caramel Bronze JACLOFLEX Supply Kits

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:00 -0400

The 2026 KBB Product Award winner offers a premium, color-matched finish for visible bathroom supply lines.

U.S. Green Building Council Announces 2026 Leadership Award Recipients

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:56:00 -0400

The 2026 USGBC Leadership Awards recognize seven individuals and organizations advancing sustainable building practices, environmental performance and healthier communities worldwide.

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Announces 2026 Top 15

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:12:00 -0400

The Golden Arm Award recognizes quarterbacks who demonstrate excellence both on and off the field.

GreenHouse Digital + PR Earns PCC Golden Trumpet Awards

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:02:00 -0400

The awards were presented during the 68th Annual Golden Trumpet Awards on Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.

Best of KBIS Awards Now Open for 2027 Entries

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:28:00 -0400

The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has opened applications for its leading awards program, Best of KBIS, to spotlight industry excellence in 2027.

Women in HVACR Celebrates Industry Leaders, Professional Growth at 2026 Annual Conference

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:03:00 -0400

The Built for Speed event in Indianapolis delivers three days of education, mentorship, networking and recognition.

Gianna Delucia Receives Foster McCarl Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:29:00 -0400

Congratulations to Gianna Delucia on receiving the Foster McCarl Jr. Memorial Scholarship at MCAA26 during the Awards of Excellence Breakfast in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dearborn Space-Saving Sink Drain Kits Win 2026 Kitchen & Bath Business Product Award

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:52:00 -0400

A panel of kitchen and bath design professionals named the solution the Functional & Storage Hardware winner for streamlining installation and maximizing under-sink space.

U.S. Apprentice Charles Goede Earns International Medal at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:58:00 -0400

The 20-year-old Connecticut native scores 704 in the plumbing and heating category, marking the first time a U.S. delegate medals at global competition in nearly a decade.

Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence Awarded in 18 States

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:24:00 -0400

A total of $2 million in cash prizes was awarded on Sept. 29 across the United States to 25 outstanding high school skilled trades teachers and their programs.

Acorn Engineering Named to TIME’s 2026 Best Private Companies List

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:35:00 -0400

Acorn Engineering Company has been recognized on TIME’s 2026 list of America’s Best Private Companies, which evaluates employee satisfaction and company impact.

J. J. Keller Announces 2026 Safety Professional of the Year Award Winners

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:55:00 -0400

The annual SPOTY awards recognize outstanding safety professionals who demonstrate leadership, innovation and measurable impact in advancing workplace safety during their careers.

IAPMO Concludes 2026 Annual Education and Business Conference, Celebrates 100th Anniversary

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:34:00 -0400

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

Mill-Rose John Kirkland Honored With AIM/R 2026 Golden Eagle Award

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:05:00 -0400

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 NXW700 Wins Grand Prize in 2026 Integrated Home Competition

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:10:00 -0400

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.

Lochinvar Receives Vision Award for Regent Commercial Tankless Water Heater

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:36:00 -0400

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

A. O. Smith Receives Vision Award for Cyclone Flex High-Efficiency Commercial Gas Water Heater

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:59:00 -0400

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

Engage! Cleveland Names Oatey Co. Company of the Year for Second Time

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 12:39:00 -0400

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

Jack Medovich Receives AFSA Henry S. Parmelee Award

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:31:00 -0400

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

Watts Announces 2026 Backflow Hero Award Recipients

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:40:00 -0400

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

NorthCoast 99 Names Oatey Co. Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio for 16th Time

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:18:00 -0400

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

Congratulations to Coleton Haggin, Recipient of Thomas J. Wanner Memorial Scholarship

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:55:00 -0400

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.

2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition Winners Highlight Next-Generation Building Solutions

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:45:00 -0400

The 2026 ASHRAE Student Design Competition winners will be recognized at the 2027 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Chicago.

Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award Announces 2026 Watch List

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:42:00 -0400

The Golden Arm Award continues to recognize quarterbacks who demonstrate excellence both on and off the field.