Beacon Launches Fifth Annual Campaign to Celebrate Women in Roofing
Beacon (BECN) has launched its fifth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign during Women's History Month. The initiative recognizes women across the U.S. and Canada who excel in the roofing industry across various roles including operations, accounting, sales, ownership, and estimating.
Nominations are open through April 18th, 2025, with five finalists to be announced in May. The public will vote for their favorite finalist, with winners announced in June. All honorees will receive funding for professional development, including attendance at the International Roofing Expo.
The 2024 winner, Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, Oklahoma, was recognized for her exceptional work ethic and commitment to empowering women. Nominees should demonstrate excellence, prioritize safety, focus on people-first approaches, and show commitment to building for customers, coworkers, and community.
Beacon (BECN) ha lanciato la sua quinta campagna annuale per il riconoscimento della Migliore Professionista del Tetto Femminile del Nord America in occasione del Mese della Storia delle Donne. L'iniziativa riconosce le donne negli Stati Uniti e in Canada che si distinguono nel settore delle coperture in vari ruoli, tra cui operazioni, contabilità, vendite, proprietà e stime.
Le candidature sono aperte fino al 18 aprile 2025, con cinque finaliste che saranno annunciate a maggio. Il pubblico voterà per la sua finalista preferita, con i vincitori che saranno annunciati a giugno. Tutti i riconosciuti riceveranno finanziamenti per lo sviluppo professionale, inclusa la partecipazione all'International Roofing Expo.
La vincitrice del 2024, Brooke Laizure, proprietaria di Whirlwind Roofing & Construction a Bixby, Oklahoma, è stata riconosciuta per la sua eccezionale etica del lavoro e il suo impegno nel potenziare le donne. I candidati devono dimostrare eccellenza, dare priorità alla sicurezza, concentrarsi su approcci incentrati sulle persone e mostrare impegno nella costruzione per clienti, colleghi e comunità.
Beacon (BECN) ha lanzado su quinta campaña anual para la Profesional de Tejado Femenina del Año en América del Norte durante el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer. La iniciativa reconoce a mujeres en los EE. UU. y Canadá que sobresalen en la industria de techado en varios roles, incluyendo operaciones, contabilidad, ventas, propiedad y estimaciones.
Las nominaciones están abiertas hasta el 18 de abril de 2025, y se anunciarán cinco finalistas en mayo. El público votará por su finalista favorita, y los ganadores se anunciarán en junio. Todos los homenajeados recibirán financiamiento para el desarrollo profesional, incluyendo la asistencia a la International Roofing Expo.
La ganadora de 2024, Brooke Laizure, propietaria de Whirlwind Roofing & Construction en Bixby, Oklahoma, fue reconocida por su excepcional ética de trabajo y su compromiso con el empoderamiento de las mujeres. Los nominados deben demostrar excelencia, priorizar la seguridad, enfocarse en enfoques centrados en las personas y mostrar compromiso con la construcción para clientes, compañeros de trabajo y la comunidad.
Beacon (BECN)은 여성 역사 월을 맞아 북미 최고의 여성 지붕 전문가 캠페인 제5회를 시작했습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 미국과 캐나다 전역에서 운영, 회계, 영업, 소유권 및 견적을 포함한 다양한 역할에서 뛰어난 여성들을 인정합니다.
후보 접수는 2025년 4월 18일까지 열리며, 5명의 최종 후보가 5월에 발표됩니다. 대중은 자신이 가장 좋아하는 최종 후보에게 투표할 수 있으며, 수상자는 6월에 발표됩니다. 모든 수상자는 국제 지붕 엑스포 참석을 포함한 전문 개발을 위한 자금을 받게 됩니다.
2024년 수상자인 Brooke Laizure는 오클라호마주 빅스비에 있는 Whirlwind Roofing & Construction의 소유자로서 뛰어난 근무 윤리와 여성 권한 부여에 대한 헌신으로 인정받았습니다. 후보자는 우수성을 입증하고, 안전을 우선시하며, 사람 중심의 접근 방식을 중시하고, 고객, 동료 및 지역 사회를 위해 건설에 대한 헌신을 보여야 합니다.
Beacon (BECN) a lancé sa cinquième campagne annuelle pour la Professionnelle du Toit Féminine de l'Année en Amérique du Nord pendant le Mois de l'Histoire des Femmes. L'initiative reconnaît les femmes aux États-Unis et au Canada qui excellent dans l'industrie de la toiture dans divers rôles, y compris les opérations, la comptabilité, les ventes, la propriété et l'estimation.
Les nominations sont ouvertes jusqu'au 18 avril 2025, avec cinq finalistes qui seront annoncées en mai. Le public votera pour sa finaliste préférée, et les gagnants seront annoncés en juin. Tous les honorés recevront un financement pour le développement professionnel, y compris la participation à l'International Roofing Expo.
La gagnante de 2024, Brooke Laizure, propriétaire de Whirlwind Roofing & Construction à Bixby, Oklahoma, a été reconnue pour son éthique de travail exceptionnelle et son engagement à autonomiser les femmes. Les nominés doivent démontrer l'excellence, donner la priorité à la sécurité, se concentrer sur des approches centrées sur les personnes et montrer un engagement envers la construction pour les clients, les collègues et la communauté.
Beacon (BECN) hat seine fünfte jährliche Kampagne zur Auszeichnung der besten weiblichen Dachdeckerin Nordamerikas im Monat der Geschichte der Frauen gestartet. Die Initiative würdigt Frauen in den USA und Kanada, die in verschiedenen Rollen in der Dachdeckerbranche, einschließlich Operations, Buchhaltung, Vertrieb, Eigentum und Schätzung, hervorragende Leistungen erbringen.
Die Nominierungen sind bis zum 18. April 2025 geöffnet, und fünf Finalisten werden im Mai bekannt gegeben. Die Öffentlichkeit wird für ihren Lieblingsfinalisten abstimmen, und die Gewinner werden im Juni bekannt gegeben. Alle Geehrten erhalten finanzielle Unterstützung für die berufliche Weiterbildung, einschließlich der Teilnahme an der International Roofing Expo.
Die Gewinnerin 2024, Brooke Laizure, Inhaberin von Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, Oklahoma, wurde für ihre außergewöhnliche Arbeitsmoral und ihr Engagement zur Stärkung von Frauen ausgezeichnet. Die Nominierten sollten Exzellenz zeigen, Sicherheit priorisieren, menschenorientierte Ansätze verfolgen und sich für den Bau für Kunden, Kollegen und die Gemeinschaft engagieren.
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Nominations open for 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year
Beacon invites the public to nominate outstanding female roofing professionals who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to putting people first, making safety a priority, doing the right thing, and building for her customers, her coworkers, and her community. Whether they work in operations, accounting, sales, ownership, estimating, or other key roles, every woman making an impact in the industry deserves recognition. Nominations can be submitted through April 18th by visiting the campaign website. In May, five finalists will be announced, and the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite finalist. The winner and runners-up will be announced in June, with all five honorees receiving funding for professional growth, such as attending the International Roofing Expo.
“Women in roofing are making their mark on the roofing industry in incredible ways as trailblazers, problem-solvers, and leaders, and we’re proud to celebrate their contributions,” said Elizabeth Fenbert, Beacon’s Vice President of Sales. “This program goes beyond individual recognition to elevate the women in our industry who are driving innovation and inspiring future generations.”
Last year’s winner, Brooke Laizure, Owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction (Whirlwind) in
“It has been an incredible honor to be recognized among so many hardworking and talented women in the roofing industry,” said Laizure. “Roofing has allowed me to support my community and work alongside incredible women who are making a difference every day. I’m grateful to Beacon for recognizing the impact of women in our industry and supporting their continued growth and success.”
Through April 18th, 2025, the public can nominate a female roofing professional by visiting the campaign website or emailing FemaleRoofingContest@becn.com. Nominations should include the nominee’s name, role, accomplishments, and a brief biography, along with a photo.
To learn more about the campaign and read the official rules, visit go.becn.com/femaleroofpro/rules.
About Beacon
Founded in 1928, Beacon is a publicly-traded Fortune 500 company that distributes specialty building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as siding and waterproofing. The company operates over 580 branches throughout all 50 states in the
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