The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) is an association of roofing contractors that have joined together to develop and administer programs and services that help member companies build their businesses and save them money while continually working to improve the roofing industry.

MRCA represents the needs of the contractor to manufacturers, consultants and other regulatory agencies.

While MRCA consists primarily of roofing contractor members, those in the supplier segments are allowed to join as Associate members.

Does your team need safety training? As an MRCA Member, you will receive safety material and training opportunities monthly in English and Spanish!

Become an MRCA member and take advantage of this service. For more information visit MRCA's Safety Page.

Interested in joining? Click here for more information and we can get in touch.

2025 McCawley Award nominations are now open!

The deadline for nominations is June 20.

If you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the Roofing Industry with their time, talent and resources, then here is your opportunity to nominate them for MRCA's most prestigious award.

The James Q. McCawley Award was created to honor those who demonstrate exceptional dedication to the Roofing Industry, as exemplified by Mr. McCawley.

Nominees are not restricted to owners/officers of a roofing firm and are not restricted to individuals located within the geographical area of MRCA Membership. Nominees can also be individuals from Associate Member firms, employees of Member firms, roofing association professionals, architects, engineers, attorneys or public officials.

Please click the link below to complete the online nomination form. Complete and accurate information will help the selection committee in making its determination and will likewise assist your nominee in receiving appropriate consideration. 

The deadline for nomination submission is June 20, 2025. There is no fee to submit a nomination. 

Please reach out to Megan Pope with any questions: mpope@mrca.org 

Submit your nomination today!

Secure your booth and sponsorship: MRCA 2025 exhibitor registration now open!

We’re excited to announce that exhibitor registration for the MRCA 75th Annual Conference & Expo is now open! This is your opportunity to showcase your products and services to roofing professionals from across the Midwest.

Event details

Dates: October 21-23, 2025
Location: Schaumburg, Illinois

View the floorplan.

Apply for a booth.

Apply for sponsorship.

Learn more about the 2025 conference.

2025 Naphis Mitchell Reyes Excellence in Safety Award applications open!

Nominations are due June 16, 2025.

In October of 2021, MRCA lost our dear friend, respected colleague and board member, Naphis Mitchell-Reyes.

Those of us lucky enough to have known Naphis, know that he was a man who valued honor, truth, and family above all else. Always seeking excellence in all his endeavors; he would say "I will never stop learning." He was loved by every person that met him; he will forever be remembered in our hearts.

This year we are proud to introduce the Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Excellent Safety Professional Award. This award recognizes roofing safety professionals who exemplify the values that we most respected in Naphis Mitchell-Reyes.

The winner of this award must demonstrate a passion for safety, as well as a vast knowledge and understanding of safety and a drive to create an authentic safety culture for their company or clients. MRCA knows that like Naphis, this award is special, and it will not be awarded every year, but only when the nominee truly embodies the wonderful qualities that Naphis always shared with us.

Nominate your favorite safety professional today!

MRCA Architectural Sheet Metal Project of the Year Award

The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association® (MRCA) Architectural Sheet Metal Project of the Year Award recognizes Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors that have incorporated fabricated architectural sheet metal into an outstanding building project.

Submission criteria:

• Project must have been completed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
• Project must feature a significant application of Architectural Sheet Metal (20% or more)
• Submissions must include high-resolution photos of both the project in progress and the completed project (jpg, png, pdf, accepted)
• Paid submission fee of $100.00.

Judging criteria:

• Design
• Integration of architectural sheet metal into overall building design
• Craftsmanship of installation
• Excellence in innovation or restoration, as applicable

Prizes:

• A physical award at the 2025 MRCA Annual Conference & Expo during the Awards Ceremony, October 20-22 in Schaumburg, Illinois.
• Recognition in MRCA’s official publication, MR Magazine
• Recognition on MRCA’s website, mrca.org
• Recognition on MRCA’s social media outlets

Download the online submission form!

MRCA 2025 Foundation Scholarship applications are open!

Deadline for applications is March 1, 2025.

Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a trade school, college, or university, or a high school senior provisionally accepted at an educational institution and expressing intent to pursue a degree or certified trade program with at least a 3.0 GPA or B Average equivalent.

Application requirements

Applicants must submit the following to be considered for a scholarship award:

• A fully completed application form.
• Proof of being associated with an active MRCA member company.
• A written statement from the educational institution where the construction-related undergraduate or graduate work will be undertaken indicating provisional acceptance of the student at the institution.
• Official transcripts from current high school or educational institution showing at least a 3.0 GPA.
• Two letters of recommendation submitted by persons at least 18 years of age who are not related to the candidate. Only one letter of recommendation may come from a Director of MRCA, however, none may come from a Director of the MRCA Foundation.
• A typed essay of no more than one page explaining why the applicant is interested in pursuing a degree in their field of study and any steps that have been taken to pursue this goal including relevant honors, activities or employment.

Please see additional details for these requirements and submittal information below.

Scholarship awards

The number and dollar amount of scholarships awarded by the MRCA Foundation will be determined by the MRCA Foundation Board of Directors.

Selection

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic performance, employment experience, financial need, letters of recommendation, and a demonstrated desire to pursue higher education. All applicants will be notified in writing and the award will be mailed to the specified school. Should candidates rank equally in the judgment of the selection committee, the level of financial need will be considered the final criteria.

Deadline

Entries, including all required information, must be postmarked or emailed no later than May 1, 2025, to be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year. For questions contact Emily Mandich at emandich@mrca.org or 800-497-6722.

Submit your application today!

Submit your best and worst projects to be featured in MR Magazine!

We love to highlight our members! And, our readers enjoy seeing project profiles, and we want them to see yours!  Please use the link below to submit your best project, or to submit one that just went horribly wrong.

If your project is selected for feature in an upcoming issue of MR Magazine, our staff will contact you for further details, and to verify that we have received photos of your project that can be used in the article. If you would like to submit a project profile, but remain anonymous, that can also be arranged. For questions about Project Profiles, or for more information about MR Magazine, please contact Rachel Pinkus at rpinkus@mrca.org or at 800-497-6722

Please complete our short Project Profile submittal form!

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