AWCI’s Distinguished Service Award is awarded for exemplary volunteer service to AWCI and the Foundation of the Wall and Ceiling Industry.
AWCI members and chapter staff who volunteer their time and resources in support of the association play a vital role in the success of its programs, services and events.
*Each entrant must have or create an account in the Awards Platform to be able to submit the application.
Application Opens: June 12
Application Due: July 20
Judging Begins: August 1
Announcement of Winners:
September/October 2026 during ILC
There is no fee to submit nominations for the Distinguished Services Award.
Please review below the Distinguished Service Award process from eligibility to winner announcements.
The nominee must be employed by a current AWCI member company or chapter.
The nominee must show initiative, leadership and innovative thinking in their efforts. The nominee must provide enthusiasm, dependability and expertise.
All submissions must include the following:
The application period closes on July 20 at 8:00 pm ET.
View a sample application.
The Distinguished Services Award winner will be announced during AWCI’s Industry Leaders Conference, September 29-October 1, 2026, in Indian Wells, California.
For all inquiries, contact Samantha Riemer.
*Each entrant must have or create an account in the Awards Platform to be able to submit the application.
Jay Watt
Alfons-Jean Knauf
Carol Kimmel Schary, Nathan Kimmel Company, LLC, Los Angeles
George Kutcher
