“The idea of ‘Top Gun’ was established by the Navy in the 1960s as a way to give training and credit to elite fighter pilots,” Truett said. “Taking a page from the Naval Top Gun Program, each year we recognize our franchise leaders for their accomplishments and dedication to the trade. It takes dedication, hard work, expertise and commitment to reach the Top Gun level, and we are honored to have these winners on our team.”

Chris and Dona Rattray, owners of Aire Serv in Marion County, Oregon, received the President’s Award and Top Gun recognition. Dona also earned the Woman of the Year award, which recognizes a female franchise owner who consistently sets a good example for other franchisee owners to follow.

“Woman of the Year Is a unique distinction for a woman within Aire Serv who has encouraged her associates and coworkers — male and female alike — to thrive in the service industry,” Truett explained. “We love watching the Aire Serv brand grow, especially with more and more women contributing to our success every year.”

Grady Stewart, owner of Aire Serv in Melbourne, Florida, received the Rookie of the Year award, which honors a franchise that demonstrates outstanding performance in sales within their first 18 months of operation.