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.
Nov 18, 2025 — Member Update
Aug 26, 2026 - Second edition builds upon the first edition and continues to serve as a basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for the fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.
Aug 26, 2026 - Former CAL SMACNA Executive Vice President was a trailblazer in the industry, serving as a coalition builder throughout the trades over the course of an impactful 30-year career.
Aug 26, 2026 - Article in SMACNA’s Cybersecurity Series Dives into the foundational aspect of any data protection plan.