Final Results Are In: Convention Contributions Reshuffle the 2026 Top Ten

The competition was not quite over when attendees gathered for the Wednesday evening CIC Reception in Orlando earlier this month. Because several chapter deposits were processed during the convention, the final results differ from the standings that were announced that evening. 

Most notably, SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington surged from fifth place in the reception announcement to finish second overall, while Western Oklahoma ultimately placed third. The Metropolitan Detroit Chapter and SMACNA - Cleveland each moved up one position in the final standings, demonstrating just how competitive the race remained through the closing days of Convention. 

Final 2026 Top Ten Chapters

1. SMACNA Southern California
2. SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington
3. Sheet Metal Contractors Assn. of Oklahoma, Inc. (Western Oklahoma)
4. SMACNA Metropolitan Detroit Chapter
5. SMACNA - Cleveland
6. SMACNA - Western Washington, Inc.
7. Georgia-SMACNA, Inc.
8. Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Philadelphia & Vicinity
9. NYC SMACNA - S/M & AC Contrs. Assn. of New York City, Inc.
10. SMACNA Boston, Inc. 

Final Capitol Caucus Recognition Levels

Congratulations to the chapters that achieved Capitol Caucus recognition in 2026.

Platinum Recognition

SMACNA Southern California; SMACNA Oregon & SW Washington; Sheet Metal Contractors Assn. of Oklahoma, Inc.; SMACNA Metropolitan Detroit Chapter; SMACNA - Cleveland; SMACNA - Western Washington, Inc.; Georgia-SMACNA, Inc.; Sheet Metal Contractors Association of Philadelphia & Vicinity; NYC SMACNA - S/M & AC Contrs. Assn. of New York City, Inc.; SMACNA Boston, Inc.; SMACNA Mid-Atlantic; SMACNA of Western Pennsylvania, Inc.; Northern Indiana Sheet Metal Contractors Association; SMACNA of Long Island, Inc.; The Assn. of Mechanical & S/M Contrs. of Kansas; S/M Contractors Assn. of Central Indiana, Inc.; SMACNA - New Mexico; North Carolina SMACNA, Inc.; SMACNA - Sacramento Valley Chapter; S/M & Roofing Contractors Association of the Miami Valley, OH (SMRCA); and Sheet Metal & Rfg. Contrs. Assn. of West Virginia. 

Gold Recognition

SM Contractors of Iowa (All chapters) and SMACNA Connecticut, Inc.. 

Silver Recognition

SMACNA Utah, SMACNA of San Diego, and Montana SMACNA. 

While a few positions changed after the convention deposits were recorded, one thing remained constant: chapters across the country finished the year with a strong showing and made the race for recognition one of the most competitive in recent memory. 

2027 Top Ten and Capitol Caucus

And the competition has already begun anew: the race for the 2027 Top Ten competition and Capitol Caucus recognition program is officially underway. The leaderboard may be empty today, but every chapter starts with an equal chance to climb the rankings and earn recognition when next year's results are announced. Here's to another year of friendly competition and chapter achievement.

As we recognize this year's Top Ten finishers and Capitol Caucus honorees, we also want to thank all participating chapters for helping achieve a record year for the SMAC Administrative Fund (SMAC-AF). The extraordinary chapter participation seen throughout this competition cycle underscores the dedication, leadership, and friendly competitive spirit that make these programs so successful. Whether a chapter finished in the Top Ten, earned Capitol Caucus recognition, or was working to climb the leaderboard, every participating chapter contributed to a historic year worthy of celebration.

For more information about the Top Ten and Capitol Caucus and how your chapter can participate, please reach out to the SMACNA Capitol Hill office at 202-547-8202 or pacadmin@smacna.org.

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