Award honors forward-thinking leaders from MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA member companies who drive innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations and across the industry.
It’s now time to nominate a fellow SMACNA innovator to be the 2026 SMACNA MEP Innovator of the Year! This award is presented to an industry pioneer from MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA member companies who champion innovation and continuous improvement across their company and industry. A winner from each organization will be selected and recognized at the MEP Innovation Conference, jointly produced by MCAA, NECA, and SMACNA on January 26-29, 2026, at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas.
The deadline to submit is November 22, 2025. Click here to learn more and to register!
Oct 15, 2025 — Member Update
Jun 17, 2026 - The Acting Secretary of Labor visits SMACNA contractor Prime Sheet Metal and holds contractor issues roundtable SMACNA chapter leadership to learn more about the regional and national HVAC market and industry workforce development.
Jun 17, 2026 - Learn more about the Chicago-based family company that started in 1987 that has grown into one of the leading firms in the region.
Jun 17, 2026 - Paul Heimann (Welsch), Tom Mascari (Mendel), and Rob Schimmelpfennig (HAVE) join Seth Lennon to talk more about building a durable customer base and how to retain those leads long-term.