The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) has opened nominations for its 2026 National HVAC Tech Day celebration, giving contractors, employers, and industry professionals across the country a formal way to recognize the technicians who keep homes and businesses comfortable year-round.

National HVAC Tech Day is observed each year on June 22. This year, ACCA is expanding the celebration with a large-scale digital campaign honoring nominated technicians — amplifying their stories and spotlighting the essential role they play across the HVACR industry. Nominated technicians will also be entered to win prizes donated by ACCA’s sponsoring partners, with winners announced on social media on June 22.

Nominations are open through May 2026, and welcome technicians across all roles and experience levels — residential and commercial, service and install and maintenance, veterans of the trade, and rising stars alike. Contractors and business owners may submit multiple nominations, including nominations for their entire team.

“HVACR technicians are the backbone of this industry, and they deserve to be recognized loudly and proudly,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO. “National HVAC Tech Day gives contractors a simple, powerful way to put a spotlight on the people doing the work — and this year, we’re making that spotlight bigger than ever.”

ACCA thanks title sponsor Midea for their support of the 2026 National HVAC Tech Day celebration.

Nominations can be submitted at acca.org/national-hvac-tech-day.