Tecta America’s work is endorsed by the organizations that set the standard — Engineering News-Record, the NRCA, and the manufacturers whose systems we install, like GAF and Carlisle. Our recognition is organized by who granted it, then by the kind of excellence it rewards, across our 100+ Operating Units nationwide.
Childers Roofing earned ABC Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC) recognition for 2026, marking its third consecutive year receiving this national distinction. The achievement reflects the company’s commitment to safety, quality, and excellence, supported by five consecutive ABC STEP Diamond Awards.
Safety
Roof Services of New York earned Gold-level recognition in the 2026 ABC STEP Safety Management Program through ABC Empire State. This achievement recognizes the company’s commitment to workplace safety, effective safety management practices, employee training, and continuous improvement.
Tecta America Zero Company earned ABC STEP Silver for 2025, recognizing its commitment to jobsite safety through strong leadership, employee engagement, safety training, risk prevention, and continuous improvement. The achievement reflects a proactive approach to building a safer workplace.
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ABC’s Top 150 Performers recognizes member contractors, including Zero Company, for achievements in safety, quality, inclusion, and project excellence, ranked by work hours. Qualifiers must achieve STEP Gold status or higher and earn the Accredited Quality Contractor credential.
ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor recognizes member firms, including Zero Company, that document their commitment to quality, safety, education, talent management, and community relations. Applicants must hold STEP Gold, Platinum, or Diamond status and renew annually.
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ABC’s STEP Platinum and Diamond levels are the top two tiers of its Safety Training Evaluation Process, recognizing contractors with exceptional jobsite safety, strong safety performance, and rigorous safety programs.
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Schwickert’s Tecta America earned recognition as a 2026 ABC Top Performer, ranking 140th nationally and 78th among Trade Contractors. Selected from over 23,000 ABC members, this achievement highlights the company’s commitment to exceptional safety, quality craftsmanship, and project excellence.
Safety
The AGC Construction Safety Excellence Award recognizes contractors, including Dakotas, with outstanding safety performance. Judges look beyond injury rates to management commitment, employee participation, safety training, hazard control, and program innovation.
CARLISLE SYNTEC SYSTEMS
Since 1998, Carlisle SynTec’s Excellence in Single-Ply (ESP) Award has honored top authorized applicators, including Schwickerts, based on the volume and quality of their Carlisle single-ply installations.
Carlisle SynTec’s Perfection Award recognizes Authorized Applicators, including Sacramento, whose warranty claim performance ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. and Canadian applicators.
Carlisle SynTec’s FleeceBACK Champions recognizes Authorized Applicators committed to installing Carlisle’s most durable roofing system, FleeceBACK. Contractors can earn the distinction in two categories: FleeceBACK installation growth and volume.
Since 1998, Carlisle SynTec’s Excellence in Single-Ply (ESP) Award has honored top authorized applicators, including Commercial Roofing, based on the volume and quality of their Carlisle single-ply installations.
Since 1998, Carlisle SynTec’s Excellence in Single-Ply (ESP) Award has honored top authorized applicators, including Zero Company, based on the volume and quality of their Carlisle single-ply installations.
Since 1998, Carlisle SynTec’s Excellence in Single-Ply (ESP) Award has honored top authorized applicators, including New England, based on the volume and quality of their Carlisle single-ply installations.
Carlisle SynTec’s Perfection Award recognizes Authorized Applicators, including Roofing Services & Solutions, whose warranty claim performance ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. and Canadian applicators.
Carlisle SynTec’s Perfection Award recognizes Authorized Applicators, including Schwickerts, whose warranty claim performance ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. and Canadian applicators.
Carlisle SynTec’s Perfection Award recognizes Authorized Applicators, including Illinois Roofing, whose warranty claim performance ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. and Canadian applicators.
Carlisle SynTec’s Perfection Award recognizes Authorized Applicators, including Metro, whose warranty claim performance ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. and Canadian applicators.
Carlisle SynTec’s Perfection Award recognizes Authorized Applicators, including New England, whose warranty claim performance ranks in the top 5% of all U.S. and Canadian applicators.
CertainTeed’s Gold Star credential is the highest for commercial roofing contractors. Applicants must be licensed, insured, in business for 5+ years, have three inspected projects of 100+ squares, pass a credit review, and follow a code of ethics.
Elevate’s President’s Club Award honors the top 25 Master Contractors, including C.E. Reeve, who far exceed the program’s minimum criteria. Ranked by Master Contractor quality points, it’s among commercial roofing’s most esteemed designations.
Elevate’s SA Pro Award rewards contractors, such as Tecta America Dakotas, who install the most warranted square footage of Elevate self-adhered systems.
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Elevate’s Partner in Quality Award honors licensed contractors, such as WeatherGuard, who install an average of 40 warranted roofs over five years, maintain at least 1 million sq. ft. under warranty, and meet the annual QIR requirement.
Firestone’s Inner Circle of Quality Award is a roofing honor for Master Contractors, such as South Florida, who install an average of 40 warranted roofs over five years, keep 2M+ sq. ft. under warranty, and meet the annual QIR requirement.
The Elevate Platinum Council honors Master Contractors, such as South Florida, who earn the highest Quality Points over a combined two-year period, placing them among the very best.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including C.E. Reeve. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Blackmore & Buckner. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including JB Roofing. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including South Florida. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including WeatherGuard. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Jessup. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Anthony Roofing. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Wolfe Roofing. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including New England. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Melanson. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Zero Company. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Dakotas. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate has honored the top 5% of Red Shield-licensed roofers, including Colorado. The top 250 are ranked by points, based on the quality and sq. ft. of systems installed under Red Shield Warranty.
Elevate’s President’s Club Award honors the top 25 Master Contractors, including Wolfe Roofing, who far exceed the program’s minimum criteria. Ranked by Master Contractor quality points, it’s among commercial roofing’s most esteemed designations.
Elevate’s President’s Club Award honors the top 25 Master Contractors, including South Florida, who far exceed the program’s minimum criteria. Ranked by Master Contractor quality points, it’s among commercial roofing’s most esteemed designations.
Elevate’s SA Pro Award rewards contractors, such as The Melanson Company, who install the most warranted square footage of Elevate self-adhered systems.
Workmanship
Elevate’s Partner in Quality Award honors licensed contractors, such as JB Roofing, who install an average of 40 warranted roofs over five years, maintain at least 1 million sq. ft. under warranty, and meet the annual QIR requirement.
Firestone’s Inner Circle of Quality Award is a roofing honor for Master Contractors, such as Wolfe Roofing, who install an average of 40 warranted roofs over five years, keep 2M+ sq. ft. under warranty, and meet the annual QIR requirement.
The Elevate Platinum Council honors Master Contractors, such as Wolfe Roofing, who earn the highest Quality Points over a combined two-year period, placing them among the very best.
North America's largest roofing manufacturer; contractor certification tiers.
GAF’s Master Elite Award recognizes elite roofing contractors, such as Atlanta, with only about 2% qualifying. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, GAF training and certification, and a proven reputation.
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GAF’s President’s Club Award honors the top 1-2% of roofing contractors, such as Amarillo. Winners must hold GAF Master Elite status, install a minimum number of GAF systems backed by top warranties, and earn outstanding customer reviews.
The GAF Excellence Awards honor certified contractors, including Atlanta, who stand out in three areas: installation quality, consumer protection, and training. Contractors who win all three earn the elite Triple Excellence Award, one of GAF’s highest honors.
GAF’s Master Select Contractor Award recognizes the top 1% of commercial contractors, including JB Roofing. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, a proven reputation, and ongoing professional training.
GAF’s Master Elite Award recognizes elite roofing contractors, such as Arizona, with only about 2% qualifying. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, GAF training and certification, and a proven reputation.
GAF’s Master Elite Award recognizes elite roofing contractors, such as Sacramento, with only about 2% qualifying. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, GAF training and certification, and a proven reputation.
GAF’s Master Elite Award recognizes elite roofing contractors, such as Oklahoma, with only about 2% qualifying. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, GAF training and certification, and a proven reputation.
GAF’s Master Elite Award recognizes elite roofing contractors, such as Zero Company, with only about 2% qualifying. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, GAF training and certification, and a proven reputation.
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GAF’s President’s Club Award honors the top 1-2% of roofing contractors, such as Sanford. Winners must hold GAF Master Elite status, install a minimum number of GAF systems backed by top warranties, and earn outstanding customer reviews.
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GAF’s President’s Club Award honors the top 1-2% of roofing contractors, including Sacramento. Winners must hold GAF Master Elite status, install a minimum number of GAF systems backed by top warranties, and earn outstanding customer reviews.
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GAF’s President’s Club Award honors the top 1-2% of roofing contractors, including Lubbock. Winners must hold GAF Master Elite status, install a minimum number of GAF systems backed by top warranties, and earn outstanding customer reviews.
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GAF’s President’s Club Award honors the top 1-2% of roofing contractors, including Metalcrafts. Winners must hold GAF Master Elite status, install a minimum number of GAF systems backed by top warranties, and earn outstanding customer reviews.
The GAF Excellence Award honors certified contractors, including New England, who stand out in three areas: installation quality, consumer protection, and training. Contractors who win all three earn the elite Triple Excellence Award, one of GAF’s highest honors.
The GAF Excellence Award honors certified contractors, including Amarillo, who stand out in three areas: installation quality, consumer protection, and training. Contractors who win all three earn the elite Triple Excellence Award, one of GAF’s highest honors.
GAF’s Master Select Contractor Award recognizes the top 1% of commercial contractors, including Zero Company. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, a proven reputation, and ongoing professional training.
GAF’s Master Select Contractor Award recognizes the top 1% of commercial contractors, including New England. Requirements include proper licensing, adequate insurance, a proven reputation, and ongoing professional training.
Johns Manville’s Summit Club recognizes JM Peak Advantage contractors, including Schwickert's, who earn 13,500 Peak Advantage Points, complete three qualifying guarantees or registrations, maintain a record of quality installations, and meet all Peak criteria.
Johns Manville’s Pinnacle Council recognizes elite JM Peak Advantage contractors, including C.E. Reeve, who meet all criteria, complete five qualifying guarantees or registrations, and earn 27,500 Peak Advantage Points.
Johns Manville’s Summit Club recognizes JM Peak Advantage contractors, including Colorado, who earn 13,500 Peak Advantage Points, complete three qualifying guarantees or registrations, maintain a record of quality installations, and meet all Peak criteria.
Johns Manville’s Summit Club recognizes JM Peak Advantage contractors, including Zero Company, who earn 13,500 Peak Advantage Points, complete three qualifying guarantees or registrations, maintain a record of quality installations, and meet all Peak criteria.
Johns Manville’s Pinnacle Council recognizes elite JM Peak Advantage contractors, including Zero Company, who meet all criteria, complete five qualifying guarantees or registrations, and earn 27,500 Peak Advantage Points.
Johns Manville’s Pinnacle Council recognizes elite JM Peak Advantage contractors, including Atlanta, who meet all criteria, complete five qualifying guarantees or registrations, and earn 27,500 Peak Advantage Points.
Johns Manville’s Pinnacle Council recognizes elite JM Peak Advantage contractors, including New England, who meet all criteria, complete five qualifying guarantees or registrations, and earn 27,500 Peak Advantage Points.
Leading trade association recognizing workmanship and safety in roofing.
The NRCA Gold Circle Awards recognize members for outstanding contributions to the roofing industry, including F.J.A. Christianson Roofing. A panel judges peer-nominated projects, programs, and services in various categories.
The NRCA Gold Circle Awards recognize members for outstanding contributions to the roofing industry, including Blackmore & Buckner. A panel judges peer-nominated projects, programs, and services in various categories.
The Highwire Gold Safety Award recognizes U.S. contractors that score 85–94 on Highwire’s Safety Assessment, which reviews historical safety performance, OSHA incident rates, and current safety management programs. It places recipients in roughly the top 20% of evaluated companies.
Workmanship
Presented by the CSI Amarillo Chapter, the Claude Mathis Memorial Excellence in Craftsmanship Award honors outstanding craftsmanship on a construction project, such as Tecta America’s 2013 paver system installation at Amarillo College’s Music Building.
The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics honor organizations that demonstrate exceptional ethics and marketplace trust. Judges evaluate winners on: leadership character, an authentic culture, transparent customer relationships, and positive community impact.
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The Arizona Roofing Contractors Association’s Contractor Member of the Year honors a member company whose dedication, leadership, service, and commitment over the past year have strengthened both ARCA and Arizona’s roofing industry.
Angi’s (formerly Angie’s List) Super Service Award recognizes top-rated home service pros. To qualify, pros need three or more reviews during the review period, a current and lifetime rating of at least 4.5 stars.
The Evergreen Slate Award for Excellence in Design is presented by Evergreen Slate to architects who demonstrate outstanding architectural design using natural slate. Past honorees include Princeton’s Whitman College and UConn’s Lakeside Communications Building.
Workmanship
J Reynolds & Co. earned Sika Roofing & Waterproofing’s 2025 Project of the Year recognition for the Hess Tower wind turbine roof replacement in Houston, Texas. Completed 480 feet above ground, the project showcased exceptional technical expertise, innovative rigging, and…
Alliance status is the middle tier of Sika Sarnafil’s Partners Club. Sika evaluates approved roofing applicators, including JB Roofing, each year on technical and business criteria and classifies them as Elite, Alliance, or General.
Elite is the top level of Sika Sarnafil’s Partners Club. Sika evaluates approved applicators, including Zero Company, on technical and business criteria, and Elite members are recognized as roofing contractors with a demonstrated commitment.
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Sika Sarnafil’s Contractor Project of the Year honors outstanding projects built with Sika Sarnafil membranes. Judges evaluate entries on project complexity, design uniqueness, craftsmanship, and creative problem-solving.
Sika Sarnafil recognizes top-performing commercial roofing applicators, including JB Roofing, through its Partners Club Program, which evaluates contractors annually on technical and business criteria.
Alliance status is the middle tier of Sika Sarnafil’s Partners Club. Sika evaluates approved roofing applicators, including New England, each year on technical and business criteria and classifies them as Elite, Alliance, or General.
Elite is the top level of Sika Sarnafil’s Partners Club. Sika evaluates approved applicators, including New England, on technical and business criteria, and Elite members are recognized as roofing contractors with a demonstrated commitment.
Sika Sarnafil recognizes top-performing commercial roofing applicators, including Zero Company, through its Partners Club Program, which evaluates contractors annually on technical and business criteria.
SOPREMA’s Mammoth Club is an elite program for Authorized Contractors, including Seattle, that recognizes top-tier contractors who consistently partner with SOPREMA and use its products throughout the building envelope.
Tecta America is recognized by Engineering News-Record (ranked #1 on its Top 600 Specialty Contractors list for roofing), the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the Metal Construction Association (MCA), and major manufacturers including GAF and Carlisle SynTec.
Recognition spans national rankings, workmanship and quality awards, safety honors, sustainability recognition, and top-tier manufacturer certifications—earned across Tecta’s Operating Units nationwide.
Project and certification awards are credited to the Operating Unit that earned them and link to that unit’s page. Company-wide honors, like the ENR ranking, apply across all locations.
Tecta America is recognized by Engineering News-Record (ranked #1 on its Top 600 Specialty Contractors list for roofing), the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), the Metal Construction Association (MCA), and major manufacturers including GAF and Carlisle SynTec.
Recognition spans national rankings, workmanship and quality awards, safety honors, sustainability recognition, and top-tier manufacturer certifications—earned across Tecta's Operating Units nationwide.
Project and certification awards are credited to the Operating Unit that earned them and link to that unit's page. Company-wide honors, like the ENR ranking, apply across all locations.
