“Every one of these awards starts with somebody deciding to fill out a form,” said Martin Hoover, ACCA’s interim president and CEO. “The contractors who deserve this recognition are usually too busy running their companies to ask for it. If that describes you, nominate yourself. If it describes someone on your team, take ten minutes and do it for them.”

There are eight categories in the 2027 Awards of Excellence:

• Residential Contractor of the Year and Commercial Contractor of the Year — two of ACCA’s highest honors, each recognizing a single standout company.

• Service Manager of the Year — for a service manager at a member company who goes beyond day-to-day responsibilities to drive company success, inspire their team, and deliver results for customers.

• ACCA Community Leadership Award — honoring individuals who are service-oriented, knowledgeable, and kind.

• Spirit of Independence — the highest individual honor in the indoor environment profession, presented only on rare occasions; individuals may be recognized posthumously.

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• Distinguished Service Award — for a volunteer whose contributions through ACCA committees, task forces, and special projects have gone above and beyond.

• Federated Insurance’s ACCA Super S.T.A.R. Award — for a contractor who prioritizes Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, and Responsibility.

• Marketing Masters Award — recognizing campaigns developed and executed within the past calendar year, across traditional media, new and digital media, and branding. Marketing firms are encouraged to apply on behalf of their clients.

There is no application fee and no limit on how many nominations a member may submit. Nominees must be ACCA members in good standing, or employed by a member company, and available to attend the ACCA Awards Ceremony during ACCA 2027, which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, through Friday, March 12, at National Harbor.

Nominations are open now at acca.org/awards. Contractors interested in joining ACCA can learn more at acca.org/join.