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Gold Circle Awards

The Gold Circle Awards program recognizes NRCA members for outstanding contributions to the roofing industry.

Recognizing Outstanding Contributions

Unique roofing-related jobs (commercial or residential), programs and services are eligible for the program. To be considered for a Gold Circle Award, NRCA members are nominated by their peers and community (self-nominations are not accepted) for significant contributions to the roofing industry in three categories:

Outstanding Workmanship

Outstanding workmanship applies to steep-slope, low-slope and metal projects that exceed standard roofing practices—a submitted project must be unique, creative and useful. Clearly explain what makes the workmanship on your project outstanding and sets it apart from all other projects. Be detailed and specific in the explanation. Submit examples of:

A particularly challenging job
Difficult design job
Abnormal working conditions
Difficult materials used
A safety element that resulted in the project being incident free

Innovative Solutions

Innovative solutions applies to a smart or unique solution to a problem, an environmentally friendly project, a unique software program/service specific to the roofing industry or innovative equipment specifically designed for the roofing industry.

A smart or unique solution to a problem
An innovative business solution
Innovative software as a service
Innovative equipment

Safety Preparedness and Performance

Safety is integral to a successful roofing project. If you completed a job that exemplified safety preparedness, execution and review, submit an entry that includes a description of the following:

Specific safety considerations that were considered and included in the proposal as the job was bid
The project-specific written safety plan that describes and illustrates:
- How safety was integrated into unique job elements
- How multiple trades or unique worker or public protection issues were addressed if applicable
- The fall-prevention plan
Post-job review:
- Describe what safety policies and/or procedures were revised/created as a result of a near-accident or other unforeseen circumstances or hazards that arose during the job
- Describe the results of the safety efforts

All entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges within the roofing industry. The highest-ranking entries will determine the winner.

Benefits of Winning

Gold Circle Awards recipients will receive the following:

Formal recognition during NRCA’s Industry Awards and Celebration held during NRCA’s Annual Convention and the International Roofing Expo®
A Gold Circle Awards trophy
Recognition in Professional Roofing magazine
Press releases notifying industry trade press and local media
The honor of serving as an inspiration to fellow NRCA members striving for excellence

Questions? Contact Chrystine Hanus, NRCA’s director of communications, at (800) 323-9545, ext. 7522 or chanus@nrca.net