Beacon launches annual campaign to celebrate women in roofing

In honor of “Women’s History Month,” leading specialty wholesale roofing distributor Beacon has launched its fifth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign. The campaign celebrates women across the U.S. and Canada who are raising the bar in the roofing industry—whether on the job site, in the office, or out in the community.

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 18 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,” says Elizabeth Fenbert, Beacon’s VP 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 Bixby, Oklahoma, was recognized as the “2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year” for her exceptional work ethic and commitment to empowering other women.

“It has been an incredible honor to be recognized among so many hardworking and talented women in the roofing industry,” Laizure says. “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.”

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 more than 580 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and seven provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of approximately 110,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and service capabilities to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire project lifecycle.

How to get on Beacon roofing list

Through April 18, 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.