The 2027 RIA Volunteer of the Year Award will recognize an individual whose efforts have made a significant contribution to the Restoration Industry Association and the restoration industry at large. Nominees must be current committee or task force volunteers with the RIA.
Nominees must have made a significant contribution within the last 12 months in one of the following categories:
- Dedicated Commitment
- Ability to Lead, Motivate, and Inspire
- Advocacy Efforts
- Philanthropic Impact
- Education & Certification Development
- Committee/Council Participation & Contributions
The RIA Board of Directors will select the 2027 RIA Volunteer of the Year Award winner after reviewing all nominee submissions, and the winner will be announced at the upcoming annual convention. Nominations for the 2027 RIA Volunteer of the Year Award close at 5 pm EST on Friday, December 18, 2026.
Please note: Members of the RIA Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.
