Many Awards Presented at PHCC CONNECT 2024

2024 Col. George D. Scott Award: Keith Bienvenu, Bienvenu Brothers, New Orleans, Louisiana

2024 Plumbing Contractor of the Year: Vincent “Trey” Giglio, III, Universal Plumbing, Shreveport, Louisiana

2024 HVAC Contractor of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Sarah Wood, Allegiance Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Santee, California

2024 “PHCC Safety First!” Award: Josh Hollub, Modern Plumbing Co, Pasadena, Texas

2024 Plumbing Instructor of the Year: Michael (Mike) Carter, Instructor at Gar-Field High School, Woodbridge, Virginia

2024 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Delta Faucet): Andrew Wilson, Midwestern Mechanical, Spencer, Iowa

2024 HVACR Instructor of the Year: John Conaway, Kellam Mechanical, and Norfolk Technical Center, Virginia

2024 HVAC Apprentice of the Year (sponsored by Rheem): Alex Phrommany, Howe, Inc., Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Exemplary Service Resolution

James Lindsey was recognized for distinguished service to the association and the PHCC of Virginia chapter.

AEC Communications Award Winners

PHCC of San Diego for apprentice marketing materials, and social media

PHCC of Texas for events and conventions

PHCC of Wisconsin for its magazine

PHCC of Texas for newsletters and social media

PHCC of Louisiana for its events and conventions

PHCC of Illinois for its website and membership marketing materials

AEC Spectrum Award

PHCC of New Jersey Executive Director Nicole Urizzo

Chapter Excellence in Advocacy Awards

2024 PHCC Grassroots Excellence Award: PHCC of Louisiana 

2024 PHCC Legislative Excellence Award: PHCC of Washington state chapter

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.

PHCC—National Auxiliary Awards 2024

Larry Dore 2024 Member of the Year (sponsored by InSinkErator) – Ann Rivers of PHCC Auxiliary of California

3D Award (sponsored by the Copper Development Association): Jorja Dickemann from Glen Carbon, Illinois

Robert M. Cox Image Awards (sponsored by InSinkErator):

Humanitarian Category

• First and second place for community service projects for large chapters: PHCC Auxiliary of Louisiana
• First place for conventions and professional image awareness and second place for community service for small chapters: PHCC Auxiliary of Illinois

Recruitment Category

• First Place for small chapters: PHCC Auxiliary of Georgia (Continuing education and scholarships, promoting industry careers and recruiting into the industry)
• First place for large chapters: PHCC Auxiliary of Louisiana (Promoting Industry Careers, recruiting into the industry, scholarships and PHCC membership recruitment)