The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has awarded eight of its member contractors with the prestigious Gold Circle Award during its 129th Annual Convention held Feb. 17-19 in Orlando. The award recognizes outstanding workmanship and contributions to the roofing industry, including unique roofing-related jobs, programs and services. Additionally, two companies received a Gold Circle Safety Award for demonstrating superior safety measures.
The 2016 Gold Circle Awards were presented in the following categories:
Outstanding Workmanship: Low-slope
Winner:
- Castro Roofing of Texas LP, Dallas, for Southern Methodist University Owen Arts Center, Dallas.
Honorable Mention:
- Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Farmers Branch, Texas, for Dallas Love Field, Dallas
Finalist:
- Korellis Roofing Inc., Hammond, Ind., for Chinatown Public Library, Chicago
Outstanding Workmanship: Steep-slope
Winners:
- Baker Roofing Co., Raleigh, N.C., for Kansas State House, Topeka
- Midland Engineering Co., South Bend, Ind., for Cathedral of St. Paul, Birmingham, Ala.
Honorable Mention:
- B & M Roofing of Colorado Inc., Frederick, Colo., for Belcaro Mansion, Denver
Finalists:
- Ruff Roofers Inc., Baltimore, for Gunston Hall, Mason Neck, Va.
Innovative Solutions: New Construction
Winner:
- United Materials LLC, Denver, for Science Pyramid at Denver Botanical Gardens
Honorable Mention:
- Eberhard Roofing & Waterproofing, Van Nuys, Calif, for Pomona College Studio Art Hall, Claremont, Calif.
Innovative Solutions: Reroofing
Winner:
- Wedge Roofing Inc., Petaluma, Calif., for Small Precision Tools, Petaluma
Honorable Mention:
- Alumni Roofing Co. Inc., Lexington, Ohio, for Avita Health System Tower, Ontario, Ohio
Finalists:
- Nations Roof Northwest LLC, Kent, Wash., for Center for Urban Waters, Tacoma, Wash.
- Wagner Roofing Co., Hyattsville, Md., for Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kensington, Md.
Service to the Community
Winners:
- Burns & Scalo Roofing Co. Inc., Pittsburgh, for The Education Partnership’s Adopt-a-School Program, Pittsburgh
- King of Texas Roofing Co., Grand Prairie, Texas, for Momentous Institute, Dallas
- Kirberg Co., St. Louis, for Center for Women in Transition, St. Louis
Gold Circle Safety Awards
Winners:
- Castro Roofing of Texas LP, Dallas, for Southern Methodist University Owen Arts Center, Dallas
- Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Farmers Branch, Texas, for Dallas Love Field, Dallas