Awards
SMACNA Contractor of the Year
The SMACNA Contractor of the Year award is given to a professional who exceeds all expectations of serving and promoting the industry.
SMACNA Chapter Executive of the Year
The SMACNA Chapter Executive of the Year award is given to an individual who has positively and significantly impacted SMACNA as a national association and the local chapter.
SMACNA Legislative Contractor of the Year
The SMACNA Legislative Contractor of the Year award recognizes contractors who have made exceptional efforts and demonstrated unsurpassed leadership in legislative and political action on behalf of their company, association, and industry in the preceding year.
SMACNA Chapter Legislative Advocate of the Year
The SMACNA Chapter Legislative Advocate of the Year award recognizes the critical role that SMACNA's Chapter Executives play in the legislative and political arena.
SMACNA Innovator of the Year
The SMACNA Innovator of the Year Award recognizes an industry pioneer from a SMACNA member who champions innovation and continuous improvement across their company and the industry to be recognized at the annual MEP Innovation Conference.
SMACNA Safety Innovation of the Year Award
The Safety Innovation Award program recognizes the creative and unique ideas that SMACNA members use to improve safety and mental health within their organizations.
Charles Corbett Excellence in Labor Relations Award
This award, created in memory of former SMACNA Executive Director of Labor Relations Chuck Corbett, recognizes exceptional achievement in furthering the strong relationship that SMACNA contractors enjoy with our labor partners.
SMACNA Safety Sponsorship Program
This award underscores the industry's unwavering commitment to fostering a workforce that thrives on the exchange of knowledge, inclusion, and advancement while offering a valuable opportunity to a deserving SMACNA member who aligns with the vision and goals of the BE4ALL initiative.
2024 Award Winners
Safety Innovator of the Year Award
icon Mechanical was the winner of the 2024 Safety Innovator of the Year Award. See their interview below.
Innovator of the Year Award
SMACNA’s 2024 Innovator of the Year, Chris Hronek, joined us for a brief on-site discussion at the 2024 MEP Innovation Conference.
Contractor of the Year
Bobby McCallum of The Brandt Cos. in Dallas, Texas, received this esteemed title for his nearly four decades of service.
Chapter Executive of the Year
Cheryl Sprague of SMACNA Sacramento Valley was recognized for her advocacy and leadership, especially her efforts in building strong labor-management dynamics. See her interview below.
Legislative Contractor of the Year
Dan Monahan of J.E. Monahan Metals in Queensbury, New York, was awarded for his work in political and legislative action. See his interview below.
Chapter Executive Legislative Advocate of the Year
John Quarnstrom of SMARCA of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota was recognized for being a low-key but highly impactful legislative advocate who represents the industry as one of its strongest voices on labor policy issues.