Roofing Technology Think Tank, a group of progressive roofing professionals focused on technology education and the advancement of technology solutions for the roofing industry, is accepting nominations for the 2026 Innovator of the Year Award.
The award was created to nationally recognize a roofing contractor who has contributed to the advancement of the roofing industry through technical innovation and/or product development in one of the following areas: production/technology efficiency; safety innovation; client service/quality of delivery; employee recruitment/training/retention; or environmental impact.
Award judging criteria will be based on innovation, results, design and strategy. To be eligible, a roofing contractor must be licensed and bonded for a minimum of five years and have a minimum of $2 million in annual revenue. He or she also must have 10 or more employees; be a member of an accreditation organization; and be able to cite community enrichment ties through support of nonprofits or company culture programs.
The 2026 recipient will be announced at the Best of Success conference Dec. 7-9 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Fla.
The deadline for submissions is Sept. 30. View more information or submit an award application.
