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.
2024 McCawley Award Recipients:
Bob Pope
This year’s honor was awarded to Bob Pope of MRCA.
Bob Pope’s remarkable journey in the roofing industry began in 1979 with the Sheet Metal and Roofing Contractors Association of the Miami Valley in Dayton, Ohio. Through economic challenges in the 1980s, he helped contractors secure stable health and retirement benefits, and he advocated for pension reforms to support their futures. In 1985, he co-founded the Ohio Roofing Contractors Association, dedicated solely to advancing roofing professionals through safety, education, and advocacy. His work expanded to Central Ohio in 1999, where he strengthened labor relations, established new local institutions, and fostered growth in the contractor community. Since joining the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association in 2015, Bob has stabilized its finances, led strategic planning, and supported technical initiatives to bolster industry standards. For his unwavering dedication, personal mentorship, and transformative leadership, Bob Pope is honored as the recipient of the 2024 McCawley Award. Congratulations to a very deserving Roofing Professional!
Bob pictured with his family after accepting the award.
Industry Innovation and Community Impact Award
The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association (MRCA) Industry Innovation Award recognizes suppliers and manufacturers who have contributed to the advancement of the roofing industry through innovations or product development related to safety, technology, efficiency, or environment, and significantly improved the well-being of the roofing contractor.
2024 Industry Innovation Award Winner:
RACE Rail Skylight Rail
The Innovation Award recognizes Associate Members who have contributed to the advancement of the roofing industry through innovations or product development related to safety, technology, efficiency, or environment, and significantly improved the well-being of the roofing contractor.
2024 Impact Award Winner:
Independent Roofing Company
Independent Roofing Company has been a proud supporter and major donor for the Omaha Home for Boys, helping to provide a safe and nurturing environment for youth and transitioning adults in need. Other charities supported include local food banks, adopt-a-family Christmas Programs, local Churches, and support of the MRCA Foundation auction on an annual basis.
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 Midwest Roofing Contractors Association® (MRCA) Architectural Sheet Metal Project of the Year Award recognizes Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors that have incorporated fabricated architectural sheet metal into an outstanding building project.
Submission Criteria:
- Project must have been completed between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
- Project must feature a significant application of Architectural Sheet Metal (20% or more)
- Submissions must include high-resolution photos of both the project in progress and the completed project (jpg, png, pdf, accepted)
- Paid Submission Fee of $100.00.
Judging Criteria:
- Design
- Integration of architectural sheet metal into overall building design
- Craftsmanship of installation
- Excellence in innovation or restoration, as applicable
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:
- Advanced Industrial Roofing, Inc.
- Beldon Roofing Company
- CIM Roofing, Inc.
- Independent Roofing Co., Inc.
- Johnson Roofing Inc.
- KPost Roofing & Waterproofing
- Marshall Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
- Langer Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc.
- Manchester Roofing, Inc.
- McDowall Company
- MRB Contractors
- Premier Contracting, Inc.
- Roof Tech, Inc.
- Roofmasters Roofing Sheet Metal
- Royalty Roofing
- T&K Roofing and Sheet Metal Company
- Texas Roof Management, Inc.
- Zenith Roofing Services, LLC.
The following contractors received Gold Award Status: - AAA Roofing Company, Inc
- Delta Innovative Services
- Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co., Inc.
- Rackley Roofing Company, Inc.
- Waukegan Roofing Co Inc.
The following contractors received Silver Award Status:
- Ridgeworth Roofing Co Inc
The following contractors received Bronze Award Status:
- B L Dalsin Roofing
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.
