(Itasca, IL) June 17, 2026 — The Roofing Alliance is now accepting nominations for its 2026-27 Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awards Program, which recognizes exceptional roofing workers whose leadership, dedication, craftsmanship, and service make a lasting impact on their companies, co-workers, and communities.
The MVP Awards celebrate individuals who consistently go above and beyond in their roles and serve as role models both on and off the jobsite. The program honors roofing professionals who demonstrate excellence in their work, commitment to safety, strong character, and a willingness to support others.
Award categories include:
Outstanding Performance and Leadership
This category recognizes employees who demonstrate exceptional job performance, leadership, initiative, dependability, and a strong commitment to safety. Honorees are individuals who consistently exceed expectations, support their co-workers, and make significant contributions to their organizations through their work ethic and professionalism.
Outstanding Community Involvement
This category honors employees who make a meaningful difference beyond the workplace. These individuals demonstrate compassion, service, and leadership through volunteerism, community engagement, personal perseverance, and a commitment to helping others. Their actions reflect the values of generosity, dedication, and selfless service.
In addition to category winners, one recipient will be selected to receive the prestigious Best of the Best Award, presented to an individual who exemplifies excellence in both professional achievement and community involvement. The Best of the Best Award is sponsored by Professional Roofing magazine and OMG Roofing Products.
Roofing contractors, manufacturers, and distributors are encouraged to nominate deserving employees who embody the highest standards of the roofing industry. Eligible nominees include field roofing workers, foremen, superintendents, warehouse employees, warehouse foremen, drivers, and equipment operators employed by Roofing Alliance or NRCA member companies.
MVP winners and their nominators will be notified in early November and recognized during NRCA's 140th Annual Convention, Feb. 16-18, 2027, in Las Vegas.
The nomination deadline is Sept.14, 2026. For nomination forms, eligibility requirements, and additional information, visit roofingalliance.net/programs/mvp/.
The Roofing Alliance unites a powerful network of more than 210 forward-thinking industry leaders committed to advancing and shaping the future of the roofing industry. Through strategic investments, collaboration, and industry partnerships, the Roofing Alliance funds high-impact initiatives focused on education, cutting-edge research, workforce development, and philanthropic outreach that strengthens communities across the country. From supporting the next generation of roofing professionals through scholarships, university partnerships, and career development programs to driving innovation through industry research its Center for Roofing Innovation and Leadership, the Roofing Alliance serves as a catalyst for long-term growth, leadership, and excellence across the roofing industry. For more information, please contact Alison LaValley, Executive Director, at alavalley@nrca.net.
