Phoenix Awards nomination period ending soon

WASHINGTON —The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) reminds restoration professionals that it is still accepting nominations for its 2015 Phoenix Awards for Innovation in Restoration and Innovation in Reconstruction until February 27, according to a press release.

The Phoenix Award for Innovation in Restoration is presented annually to a contractor or firm for exemplar restoration and/or remediation of a structure and its contents, which does not include building reconstruction.

The Phoenix Award for Innovation in Reconstruction is presented annually to an individual contractor or firm for a residential or commercial rebuilding of a structure, which may include some restoration aspects, but which primarily is a reconstruction project.

For last year’s winners, click here.

A minimum of three experts in the industry will select the winning projects, and awards will be presented during the RIA International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo May 6-8, 2015 in Las Vegas.

Projects submitted should:

• Demonstrate value through a conspicuous reduction in the amount of the loss to the insurance carrier and/or the property owner.
• Focus on effective problem-solving in a catastrophic situation.
• Identify innovative procedures that provide a good example for the industry.

Please click here for project submission details.

Nomination submissions should be submitted on the RIA website by February 27, 2015.