Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization supporting women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration trades, is now accepting nominations for its inaugural Pillar and Women to Watch awards. Winners will be announced during the group’s annual conference, taking place October 6–8 in Las Vegas, and in the first edition of its new digital magazine, Empowered.
The Pillar Awards will honor three members for their contributions in mentorship, education, and networking. Each winner must be an active member of WHVACR. Nominations are open through August 31, with judging set for September.
The Mentor Pillar will recognize a nominee who has inspired and guided others in the HVACR field. The Education Pillar will go to someone who has supported professional development and educational initiatives. The Network Pillar will honor a woman who has built industry connections and created opportunities for collaboration and advancement.
The Women to Watch awards, under the theme Powering Progress: Influential Women in HVACR for 2025, will spotlight members across four categories: Industry Impact, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership & Resilience, and Diversity & Inclusion Efforts. Winners will be featured in the fall issue of Empowered.
"As an organization that supports women in a predominately male industry, we always look to find ways to recognize women who go above and beyond the call of duty to help other women," said WHVACR President Kristin Gallup, director of product management at Carrier Enterprise. "We want to know what the nominees have achieved in the HVACR industry, and how they have used their positions to inspire other women."
For more information about or to nominate a candidate for a Pillar Award or for the Women to Watch recognition, please visit
https://www.womeninhvacr.org/nominations.
