Meet the SMACNA Innovator of the Year Nominees!

Award honors forward-thinking leaders from SMACNA member companies and the winner will be announced and recognized at the upcoming MEP Innovation Conference!

4 SMACNA members are nominated for the SMACNA Innovator of the Year Award. The nominated individuals are:

Danny Berman
Geauga Mechanical Company
Matt Cordova
Hermanson
Branden Avila
Superior Duct Fabrication
Jennifer Clark
General Sheet Metal

 

The Innovator of the Year Award honors forward-thinking leaders from SMACNA member companies who drive innovation and continuous improvement within their organizations and across the industry. The winner will be announced 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. Click here to learn more about the conference! 


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