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:
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| 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!
Jan 7, 2026 — Member Update
Apr 22, 2026 - Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling will step in as Acting Secretary.
Apr 22, 2026 - The system, known as CAPE (Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries), is designed to handle what could become one of the largest government refund efforts in U.S. history.
Apr 22, 2026 - If you are planning to attend the June Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting on May 31-June 2, 2026, in Quebec City, the deadline to register and book your hotel is April 30!