The contests are designed is to recognize and reward HVACR instructors and trainers who have dedicated their careers to enriching the lives of students. The nomination process is open to anyone who has seen firsthand the work an instructor or trainer has done to better the industry.
Nominees for the Best Instructor contest should be from a career and technical school, community college, apprenticeship, or adult education program. Nominees for the Best Trainer category should be employed by a manufacturer or organizational leaders are distributor. Seminar speakers are not eligible.