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Plumbing & Mechanical Next Gen ALL-STARS

2025 Next Gen All-Star: Zane Elliot

Top 20 Under 40 Plumbing Professional

Kristen R. Bayles

September 15, 2025

Meet 2025 Next Gen All-Star: Zane Elliot

Plumbing & Mechanical Next Gen ALL-STARS

2025 Next Gen All-Star: Michael Caruso

Top 20 Under 40 Plumbing Professional

Kristen R. Bayles

September 15, 2025

Meet 2025 Next Gen All-Star: Michael Caruso

Plumbing & Mechanical Next Gen ALL STARS

2025 Next Gen All Stars: Top 20 Under 40 Plumbing Professionals

Plumbing & Mechanical’s fourth annual list of young talent in the plumbing industry.

Kristen R. Bayles

September 15, 2025

This year’s group of NextGen All-Stars is full of young talent in the trades who are making a difference in the world every day. These innovators and leaders are forging the path for the next generation. Congratulations to this group of industry leaders in our Top 20 Under 40 list of plumbing professionals!

Cheryl Merchant to be inducted into the 2025 class of the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

CEO of the Taco Family of Companies, Cheryl Merchant, to be inducted in the WiM Hall of Fame.

August 19, 2025

Merchant will be recognized during the 15th annual WiM SUMMIT conference in Chicago on October 12-14th.

A graphic showing the two winners of the Backflow Hero Award, Bernie Clarke and Bob Buddo.

Watts announces 2025 Backflow Hero Award recipients

The two recipients for the award have decades of experience in the industry.

August 18, 2025

Bob Buddo and Bernie Clarke, the recipients of the 2025 Backflow Hero Award, were recognized for their dedication to the field of backflow prevention.

Interplay Learning secures third appearance on Inc. 5000

The learning company ranks No. 1379 on the list, signifying meaningful business growth.

August 12, 2025

Interplay Learning has been awarded a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 for the third time.

The winners of the 2025 Trade-Pro of the Year, names pictured below them.

2025 Trade-Pro of the Year Winners announced

The Malco Group announced the 5 winners of the award.

July 30, 2025

Alex Ivey, Tim Wells, Tim Hall, Glen Mccowen and Edward Lavelle were recognized as the top five HVAC technicians across the U.S.

Two Prestige Awards for PR Agency of the Year, and one for being a multiple award winner.

Ripley PR wins Agency of the Year by Prestige Awards

The Tennessee based company has received this award for the second year in a row.

July 16, 2025

Ripley PR has been named 2025–2026 PR Agency of the Year in the Southeast by the Prestige Awards, honoring its work supporting skilled trades and home service brands.

Members of ASHRAE at the 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

ASHRAE honors members for exceptional contributions to the industry and society

ASHRAE honors top contributors in HVAC&R and building sciences at 2025 Annual Conference, highlighting achievements in sustainability, innovation, technical leadership and volunteer service.

June 23, 2025

From cutting-edge research to industry-wide impact, ASHRAE celebrated the exceptional achievements of its members during the 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix. Discover this year’s honorees and the groundbreaking work advancing HVAC&R and the built environment.

Moen named National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes for 13th consecutive year

This recognition reflects Moen’s long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and builder collaboration.

June 18, 2025

For the 13th year in a row, Moen has been recognized as a National Preferred Partner by David Weekley Homes—an honor awarded to just 12 out of 118 evaluated partners in 2025.