Elevate Recognizes 2026 Master Contractors During Annual Rewards Trip

Nashville, TN – Elevate recently celebrated its 2026 Master Contractors at their annual rewards trip, held February 10-13 at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya in Mexico. The Master Contractor program, which recognizes the most elite commercial roofing contractors across North America, remains one of the industry’s most established contractor designations. Elevate is a premium commercial roofing systems manufacturer and part of the Amrize family of brands.

Honoring Excellence in Commercial Roofing

Since 1988, the Master Contractor program has honored the top 5% of Elevate Red Shield Licensed Roofing Contractors, based on the quality and square footage of installed systems backed by the Red Shield Warranty. The 2026 Master Contractor class was recognized across several award categories, including:

•    Master Contractor – The top 250 contractors based on accumulated Master Contractor quality points
•    President’s Club – Awarded to the top 25 Master Contractors who significantly exceeded the minimum qualification criteria
•    Inner Circle of Quality – This year, 138 contractors received the Inner Circle of Quality award, showcasing an exceptional annual Quality Incidence Rating (QIR) and a long-standing track record of excellence
•    Best of the Best – Elevate also recognized 23 contractors as Best of the Best. These contractors have received the Master Contractor and Inner Circle of Quality Awards a minimum of five times, have at least 5 million square feet under active warranty, and a QIR of less than or equal to 0.05

Eligible systems include Elevate RubberGard™ EPDM, UltraPly™ TPO, PVC, asphalt, and metal. Learn more about the Master Contractor program and requirements here.

Hall of Fame and Special Recognitions

As part of the 2026 awards program, Elevate welcomed F.A. Taylor & Son and Royal Roofing Company, Inc. into the Master Contractor Hall of Fame, recognizing their superior craftsmanship and long-standing dedication to the commercial roofing industry.

Additionally, Elevate recognized five Master Contractors through the annual Elevate Excellence Awards, which honor prominent, high-quality projects in the categories of durability, sustainability, and architectural excellence. These awards highlight contractors and projects that showcase innovative applications of Elevate premium products to solve complex design challenges:

Architectural Excellence Award:
•    Fisher Construction Group - Moses Lake, WA

Durability Award:
•    D&D Roof Services, Inc - Kilgore, TX
•    Homan Roofing, LTD - British Columbia, Canada

Sustainability Award:
•    Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal - Wheeling, WV
•    Cano Roofing - Chihuahua, CHI - Mexico

Recognizing Industry Leaders

“Year after year, our Master Contractors prove what is possible when expertise, accountability, and strong partnerships come together,” said Nevin Holly, president, Elevate. “Our 2026 Master Contractors are trusted partners who consistently deliver results, and this program is our way of recognizing their commitment to quality and reliability. It was a personal honor to celebrate with them in style during our week in Mexico. We are proud to recognize this group of professionals and the impact they continue to make across the commercial roofing industry.”

In addition to the Master Contractor trip, Elevate provides exclusive benefits including enhanced contractor listings on their website, exclusive Red Shield Rewards, co-op advertising opportunities, and access to premier training programs both online and in-person.

About Elevate

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve its customers’ challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Elevate's mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect communities. The company is devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust, reflecting the Elevate promise that "Nobody Covers You Better™". Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit ElevateCommercialBP.com to learn more.

About Amrize

Amrize (NYSE: AMRZ) is a partner of choice for professional builders with advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. For the metal construction industry, the company's Elevate brand offers metal roofing and wall systems, plus high-performance underlayments. For building restoration and repair, Amrize offers Gaco liquid-applied coating sytems. To learn more, visit amrize.com.