Women in Restoration Award
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Welcome to Restoration & Remediation (R&R)’s 2026 Women in Restoration Award. This annual award, established in 2016, recognizes leading women in all positions within the restoration industry. Since its inception, more than 400 women have been nominated, and we intend to build on the impressive momentum in the years to come.
Celebrating 10 Years of Women in Restoration
It is no secret that the restoration industry is male-dominated, as is the construction industry overall. While women make up 57.3% of the entire U.S. labor force, they comprise just 10.8% of the construction workforce, according to 2023 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
It is our hope that by shining a spotlight on outstanding women in restoration, we help encourage and empower more women to join this great industry and advance within it. After all, attracting talent is the top challenge for the restoration industry according to R&R’s 2023 State of the Industry Report, and remains the same a year later in 2024.
For these reasons and more, R&R is honored to formally celebrate women making strides within their organizations and restoration overall for the tenth consecutive year.
The winner and runners-up will be determined by a panel of industry peers based on the criteria listed below. They will be notified in mid-February 2026 and must be available for interviews later that month.
The award will be presented at The Experience Convention and Tradeshow taking place September 9-11, 2026 in Las Vegas, NV at the Paris Hotel & Casino. The winner and runners-up will also be featured in The Experience Convention and Tradeshow Special Print Edition of R&R in September 2026.
Eligibility
- Women must have at least 10 years of experience in the restoration industry.
- Women can nominate themselves and/or be nominated by a colleague.
- Women from any position in the restoration industry can be nominated.
- Past runners-up may enter again.
- Past winners of the Women in Restoration Award are not eligible.
- Eligibility is limited to companies operating in the United States and Canada.
Judging Criteria
- Thoroughness of the entry
- Supporting documentation (images, references, etc.)
- Journey and experience in the industry
- Job growth and future reach
- Worthiness of recognition
- Industry awards and certifications
Questions? Email R&R Editor Kayla McGowan at McGowank@bnpmedia.com.
Deadline for nominations is Saturday, February 28, 2026.