MRCA Awards Program
MRCA provides members an opportunity to nominate colleagues for their excellence in the roofing industry by offering four award categories. These prestigious awards are presented at the Membership Meeting each year at the Annual Conference. Whether it’s contributions to the industry, innovative products, compliant safety program, or giving back to the community, companies and individuals deserve to be recognized for a job well done.
James Q. McCawley Award
James McCawley dedicated his life to the Roofing Industry. To honor his extensive contributions, MRCA established the James Q. McCawley Award. This award is given to an individual in recognition of their devotion to the roofing industry and is the most prestigious award given by MRCA. This award was first presented in 1969 and is a long-standing tradition of MRCA. To learn about the history of this Award and view a list of the previous award winner, click here.
Nominees are not restricted to owners/officers of roofing firm and are not restricted to individuals located within the geographical area of MRCA. In addition to owners/officers of roofing firms, nominees can be, but are not limited to those connected with associate member firms; employees; association staff; architects, engineers, attorneys; legislators.
Please complete the nomination form for the person you would like to nominate to receive the James Q. McCawley Award. Complete and accurate information will help the selection committee in making its determination and will likewise assist your nominee in receiving appropriate consideration.
2025 McCawley Award Recipients:
Fred Horner
This year’s James Q. McCawley Award honors a true leader in the roofing industry — Fred Horner. Fred began his roofing career the day after his 18th birthday in 1974, later co-founding one of the top 250 roofing companies in the U.S., employing nearly 90 professionals. His leadership extends across the industry as a past MRCA President, current ORCA President, and chair of the HAWT Safety Training Program. Beyond roofing, Fred is a dedicated community volunteer, supporting local athletics, preservation, and civic initiatives. MRCA is proud to recognize Fred as the 2025 McCawley Award recipient for his outstanding service and leadership.
Family Legacy Award
The MRCA Family Legacy Award was created to honor multi-generational member firms that embody the association’s long-standing tradition of family ownership, leadership, and commitment to the roofing industry. These companies represent the backbone of MRCA—demonstrating excellence, innovation, and a willingness to serve through active participation and support. Recipients are also recognized for their meaningful contributions to their local communities and the roofing profession as a whole.
The 2025 MRCA Family Legacy Award was presented to the Daly Family of Kaw Roofing & Sheet Metal in Kansas City. The Daly Family has built a legacy of leadership, craftsmanship, and service that spans generations. Their continued dedication to MRCA and the roofing industry exemplifies the values this award was created to celebrate.
MRCA Service Award
The MRCA Foundation Service Recognition Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to advancing the mission of the MRCA Foundation. The Foundation supports the roofing industry through scholarships, research funding, and educational initiatives that strengthen and sustain the profession.
The 2025 award was presented to Bob Poutre in recognition of his outstanding service as Chair of the MRCA Foundation Board. Under his leadership, the Foundation awarded 17 scholarships and launched a new industry-relevant research study—significant contributions that will benefit MRCA members and the roofing community for years to come.
Naphis Mitchell-Reyes: Excellent Safety Professional Award
In October of 2021, MRCA lost our dear friend, respected colleague, and Board member, Naphis Mitchell-Reyes.
Those of us lucky enough to have known Naphis, know that he was a man who valued honor, truth, and family above all else. Always seeking excellence in all his endeavors; he would say "I will never stop learning." He was loved by every person that met him; he will forever be remembered in our hearts.
We are proud to introduce the Naphis Mitchell-Reyes Excellent Safety Professional Award. This award recognizes roofing safety professionals who exemplify the values that we most respect in Naphis Mitchell-Reyes.
The winner of this award must demonstrate a passion for safety, as well as a vast knowledge and understanding of safety and a drive to create an authentic safety culture for their company or clients. MRCA knows that like Naphis, this award is special, and it will not be awarded every year, but only when the nominee truly embodies the wonderful qualities that Naphis always shared with us.
Naphis Mitchell-Reyes: Excellent Safety Professional Award.
Architectural Sheet Metal Project of the Year Award
The MRCA Architectural Sheet Metal Award was established to recognize exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and quality work in the roofing industry. The inaugural award drew impressive submissions from across the region, making the selection of a winner no easy task. MRCA looks forward to growing this program in future years to continue celebrating excellence in sheet metal design and installation.
The 2025 Architectural Sheet Metal Award was presented to Kreiling Roofing Company and Laurie Moore for their outstanding renovation of a local county courthouse in Illinois—a project that beautifully showcases how sheet metal can enhance the aesthetics and performance of roofing systems.
Elite Safety Program Awards
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association’s ELITE Safety Program Award is pleased to recognize MRCA member companies that have demonstrated a commitment to improving jobsite safety through development, implementation, and enforcement of a safety and risk management program.
The following contractors received Platinum Award Status:
- AAA Roofing Company
- Advanced Industrial Roofing
- Beldon Roofing Company
- CIM Roofing
- Delta Innovative Services
- Jamar Company
- Johnson Roofing
- KPost Company
- Marshall Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
- Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
- McDowall Company
- MRB Contractors
- Roof Tech, Inc.
- Royalty Roofing
- T&K Roofing and Sheet Metal Company
- Texas Roof Management
- TLC Pro Roofing
- Waukegan Roofing Co., Inc.
- Zenith Roofing and Waterproofing LLC
The following contractors received Gold Award Status: - Kaw Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
- Kreiling Roofing Company
- Manchester Roofing
- Ridgeworth Roofing Co., Inc.
The following contractors received Silver Award Status:
- Rackley Roofing Company, Inc.
Thank you to everyone who submitted applications for the Awards Program. The MRCA Safety Committee is committed to providing you with tools to continually improve your safety program and safety culture. For more information about the MRCA SHARP Plus Safety Program, contact Morgan Arwood at marwood@mrca.org.
