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Forest Hill, MD (November 22, 2024) – The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) reminds roofing contractors and industry professionals that the deadline for the 2025 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program is fast approaching. All submissions must be received by December 1, 2024.
This annual awards program celebrates exceptional asphalt roofing projects across North America, providing a platform for professionals to showcase their expertise and gain industry recognition. Eligible projects include low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing systems completed within the past three years.
“The Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program underscores the incredible talent within our profession,” stated Reed Hitchcock, ARMA Executive Vice President. “We are proud to recognize roofing professionals whose ingenuity and commitment to excellence continue to elevate the industry.”
Why Participate?
The ARMA awards program offers an array of benefits for participants, including:
- Prestige – Establish yourself as a leader in asphalt roofing with industry-wide recognition.
- Monetary Prizes – Earn monetary rewards—$2,000 for Gold, $1,000 for Silver, and $500 for Bronze winners.
- Media Coverage – Gain exposure in leading roofing and construction publications.
- Formal Recognition – Celebrate your success at the 2025 International Roofing Expo with recognition at your manufacturer’s booth and opportunities to network with top professionals in the industry.
- Online Spotlight – ARMA will feature winning projects on its website and across social media channels.
- Authority-Boosting Materials – Receive an official ARMA certificate and branded digital winner logos to highlight the achievement on your website, marketing materials, and social media.
Free to Enter, Unlimited Opportunities
Entering the competition is free, and contractors may submit multiple projects as long as they meet the criteria. Each submission must demonstrate technical skill, innovative solutions, and aesthetic excellence. Previous winners have included everything from complex commercial installations to customized residential projects, proving that every project—big or small—has the potential to make an impact.
What Judges Are Looking For
A distinguished panel of roofing industry experts will evaluate submissions based on four key criteria: “Why Asphalt,” “Project Challenges,” “Distinction,” and “Beauty.”
Projects that stand out often include detailed narratives, vivid images, and clear explanations of how challenges were overcome. ARMA encourages contractors to take their time crafting strong entries that tell the full story of their project’s success.
Best-in-Class Categories
In addition to the primary medal winners—Gold, Silver, and Bronze—the judges may also propose specific projects for Best-in-Class Categories, recognizing unique accomplishments that showcase the diversity and excellence of asphalt roofing.
These awards spotlight outstanding achievements in the following categories:
- In the Neighborhood – Transforming homes through innovative use of color and design.
- Commercial/Mixed Use – Overcoming the complexities involved in flat roof projects.
- Craftsmanship – Highlighting intricate designs and masterful roofing skills.
- Technical Difficulty – Addressing operational and installation challenges with innovative solutions.
Only one winner per category will be selected, and recipients will receive an official ARMA certificate and authority-boosting materials. Annual acknowledgments for Best-in-Class winners are optional.
Celebrating Asphalt Roofing Excellence
The Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards are more than just a competition; the program celebrates the skill and creativity that roofing professionals bring to the table. These awards also serve to educate homeowners and building owners about the many benefits of asphalt roofing, from its affordability and reliability to its unmatched beauty and performance.
How to Apply
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to display top-tier work and earn recognition as a standout in the roofing industry. Start the online application today to ensure ample time to submit polished entries by the December 1 deadline.
About ARMA:
The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) is a trade association representing North America’s asphalt roofing manufacturing companies and their raw material suppliers. The association includes the majority of North American manufacturers of asphalt shingles and asphalt low-slope roof membrane systems. Information that ARMA gathers on modern asphalt roofing materials and practices is provided to building and code officials, as well as to regulatory agencies and allied trade groups. Committed to advances in the asphalt roofing industry, ARMA is proud of the role it plays in promoting asphalt roofing to those in the building industry and to the public.
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