Awards & Recognition
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 ...
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 ...
2026 UK Roofing Awards celebrate excellence across the roofing industry
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. RoofersCoffeeShop.uk joined roofing professionals from across the U.K. to celebrate award-winning craftsmanship, innovation and community. The U.K. roofing industry came together in spectacular fashion at the 2026 U.K. Roofing Awards, recognizing the projects, companies and individuals who continue to raise the bar for excellence across roofing and cladding. ...
The People’s Choice is the MAX PVC membrane!
By Emma Peterson. Learn about the Elevate product that took home the 2026 People’s Choice award at the IRE Innovative Product Showcase. At this year’s International Roofing Expo (IRE), professionals from across the roofing industry came together to learn, explore and grow. One of the biggest parts of the show ...
IKO wins 2026 CiCi Award for Community Impact in Bismarck, Missouri
The project marks a significant step in IKO’s strategy to strengthen its U.S. manufacturing network and supply chain. KO, a global leader in the manufacturing and supply of residential shingles, commercial roofing, and waterproofing products has been recognized with a 2026 Trade & Industry Development CiCi Award for Community Impact, honoring ...
