Beacon launched its first annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year competition in honor of International Women’s Day. The competition is designed to shed a spotlight on women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada. The company is encouraging the public to nominate a female roofing professional who has faced adversity or gone above and beyond for a customer, co-worker, or her community.
Beacon is accepting nominations for candidates through April 19 on its content website. Five finalists will be announced in May and the public will be able to vote for their favorite finalists. The company will announce the winner and runners-up in June. All five finalists will receive prize money to support further professional development, such as attending the International Roofing Expo, according to Beacon.
“Women are essential to the success of the roofing industry, and this contest is a way to recognize their contributions and attract more females to roofing careers,” Julian Francis, president and CEO of Beacon, said in a news release. “Beacon believes in helping women reach their full potential. We are proud to honor these individuals who inspire others and help our communities build more.”
Nominations must include why nominees are deserving of the award as well as a short biography and photo. More rules about the contest are available on Beacon’s website.
Herndon, Va.-based Beacon distributes roofing materials and complementary building products. The company operates over 500 branches throughout all 50 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces.
