R&R Technician Award
Welcome to R&R’s annual Technician Award! This year’s award is sponsored by Violand Management Associates. The Technician Award highlights and celebrates a key piece of our industry: technicians. We are honored to provide our industry professionals with the visibility and recognition they deserve for the hard work they do day in and day out. Nominations are open from August 1 – 31, 2025.
Submission Deadline:
Sunday, August 31, 2025
There is extensive research from the Brookings Institute that shows frontline workers like our technicians tend to have a lower wage than their colleagues. They are also more susceptible to health and safety dangers because they are in the field exposed to a variety of elements. With them being in the field, they face more risks than their peers who are in the office.
Not only are technicians our frontline for the labor-intensive work, they’re the first person the customer physically sees and communicates with, they have a big responsibility to provide acts of service, provide peace of mind and restore not only their property and belongings but their lives.
Winners and runners-up are determined by a panel of industry peers based on the criteria listed below. They will be notified mid-September, and they must have the ability to complete an interview before the end of the month.
The award is presented in person at the Violand Business Planning Retreat, November 13-15 in Charlotte Harbor, FL. The winning technician’s company will receive:
- Up to two (2) free seats at the retreat.
- Create a customized and comprehensive strategic plan for 2026 and beyond.
- Guidance provided by Violand’s Business Coaches.
- Peer-to-peer networking opportunities.
This is valued at $1,800.
Nomination Criteria
You can nominate anyone who works at any level of the technician field in the restoration and remediation industry who has had an impact in their field and/or within their company, who exhibit qualities such as:
- Leadership
- Career progress
- Clear Passion for the industry
- Exhibits evidence of high character, integrity, and care for their colleagues and clients.
Eligibility
- Technician must have at least 5 years of experience in the restoration industry.
- They should exhibit qualities including, but not limited to, industry experience, effective communication skills and leadership.
- There is no limit to the number of entries each firm or person can submit, and there is no entry fee. Each nomination must be thoroughly filled out and complete.
Judging Criteria
- Industry leadership and involvement
- Commitment to colleagues and customers
- Thoroughness of the entry
- Worthiness of recognition
- Supporting documentation (images, references, etc.)
Sponsored by
Questions? Email R&R Editor Kayla McGowan at McGowanK@Bnpmedia.com.
Deadline for nominations is Sunday, August 31, 2025.