The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) recognized their best and brightest in the plumbing, heating, and cooling (p-h-c) industries during its National Awards presentation at the 2025 PHCC CONNECT conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. From leaders in contracting and education to the apprentices and state chapters making strides — this year’s award winners exemplify the skill, dedication, and leadership driving the industry forward.

2025 PHCC — National Awards

• 2025 Col. George D. Scott Award: Jeff Voss, Jeff’s Plumbing & Repair, Inc., Boone, North Carolina
• 2025 Plumbing Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Ashley Stroud, Plumbing Outfitters, Taylor, Texas
• 2025 HVAC Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Larry Shoemaker, Deluxe Plumbing & Heating, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• 2025 Plumbing Instructor of the Year (sponsored by Milwaukee Tool): Cody Schroeder, Midwestern Mechanical Trades Academy, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• 2025 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet Co.): Valerie Butler, Mechanical Skills, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2025 HVACR Instructor of the Year (sponsored by Milwaukee Tool): Jeremy Gregg, Knoxville PHCC Apprentice School, Knoxville, Tennessee
• 2025 HVAC Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Jantzen Fisher, Western Dakota Technical College, Rapid City, South Dakota

PHCC Safety First Award (sponsored by Federated Insurance)

• Fred Graber, Mechanical Man, Inc., Goshen, Indiana.

AEC Communications Award Winners

• PHCC of Tennessee for Best Events and Convention
• PHCC of Illinois for Best Membership Directory
• PHCC of Tennessee for Best Newsletter
• PHCC of Wisconsin for Best Magazine
• PHCC of Washington for Best Social Media
• PHCC of Gulf Coast for Best Website
• PHCC of North Carolina for Best Membership Brochures

AEC Spectrum Award

• PHCC of Massachusetts Executive Director Wayne Thomas

Chapter Excellence in Advocacy Awards

• 2025 PHCC Grassroots Excellence Award: PHCC of Illinois
• 2025 PHCC Legislative Excellence Award: PHCC of Massachusetts

Investing in the Next Generation

Scholarships totaling $168,500 were announced by the PHCC Educational Foundation and PHCC National Auxiliary at CONNECT. The Auxiliary awarded 21 scholarships totaling $39,500. The Foundation awarded $129,000 to 55 plumbing and HVAC apprentices, trade school students, and college students pursuing studies directly related to the p-h-c industry.

Educational Foundation 2025 National Apprentice Contest Winners

• First Place Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winner – Josh Vogt with Bombard Mechanical in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Second Place Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winner – Cody Green with Midwestern Mechanical in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
• Third Place Plumbing Apprentice Contest Winner – Daniel (Danny) Pritchett with Reichelt Plumbing in Schererville, Indiana

PHCC — National Auxiliary Awards 2025

• 3D Award (sponsored by the Copper Development Association): Becky Davis of PHCC of Illinois Auxiliary