The Plumbing-Heating–Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) recognized their best and brightest in the plumbing, heating, and cooling (p-h-c) industries during its National Awards presentation at the 2025 PHCC CONNECT conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From leaders in contracting and education to the apprentices and state chapters making strides — this year’s award winners exemplify the skill, dedication, and leadership driving the industry forward.
2025 PHCC — National Awards
- 2025 Col. George D. Scott Award: Jeff Voss, Jeff’s Plumbing & Repair, Inc., Boone, North Carolina
- 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Ashley Stroud, Plumbing Outfitters, Taylor, Texas
- 2025 HVAC Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Larry Shoemaker, Deluxe Plumbing & Heating, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- 2025 Plumbing Instructor of the Year (sponsored by Milwaukee Tool): Cody Schroeder, Midwestern Mechanical Trades Academy, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Valerie Butler, Mechanical Skills, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2025 HVACR Instructor of the Year (sponsored by Milwaukee Tool): Jeremy Gregg, Knoxville PHCC Apprentice School, Knoxville, Tennessee
- 2025 HVAC Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Jantzen Fisher, Western Dakota Technical College, Rapid City, South Dakota
PHCC Safety First Award (sponsored by Federated Insurance)
- Fred Graber, Mechanical Man, Inc., Goshen, Indiana.
AEC Communications Award Winners
- PHCC of Tennessee for Best Events and Convention
- PHCC of Illinois for Best Membership Directory
- PHCC of Tennessee for Best Newsletter
- PHCC of Wisconsin for Best Magazine
- PHCC of Washington for Best Social Media
- PHCC of Gulf Coast for Best Website
- PHCC of North Carolina for Best Membership Brochures
AEC Spectrum Award
- PHCC of Massachusetts Executive Director Wayne Thomas
Chapter Excellence in Advocacy Awards
- 2025 PHCC Grassroots Excellence Award: PHCC of Illinois
- 2025 PHCC Legislative Excellence Award: PHCC of Massachusetts
Investing in the Next Generation
Scholarships totaling $168,500 were announced by the PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC National Auxiliary at CONNECT. The Auxiliary awarded 21 scholarships totaling $39,500. The Foundation awarded $129,000 to 55 plumbing and HVAC apprentices, trade school students, and college students pursuing studies directly related to the p-h-c industry.
Educational Foundation 2025 National Apprentice Contest Winners
- First Place Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winner – Josh Vogt with Bombard Mechanical in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Second Place Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winner – Cody Green with Midwestern Mechanical in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Third Place Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winner – Daniel (Danny) Pritchett with Reichelt Plumbing in Schererville, Indiana
PHCC — National Auxiliary Awards 2025
- 3D Award (sponsored by the Copper Development Association): Becky Davis of PHCC of Illinois Auxiliary
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