March 11, 2026
Empire Roofing Recognized Among Top Roofing Contractors in North America with Multiple 2026 Elevate Awards
Empire Roofing Corporation is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems with five of the manufacturer’s highest contractor honours for 2026, placing our team among the top-performing commercial roofing contractors in North America.
These awards represent one of the highest levels of recognition within Elevate’s contractor network and reflect the dedication, craftsmanship, and professionalism of the people behind every Empire project.
2026 Elevate Contractor Awards
Empire Roofing was recognized with the following honours:
🏆 Master Contractor Award
🏆 President’s Club Award (Top 1% of Elevate contractors across North America)
🏆 Inner Circle of Quality Award
🏆 Best of the Best Award
🏆 Excellence Award in Sustainability (2025)
These awards are not simply based on nominations or individual projects. Elevate evaluates contractors across North America using a rigorous set of performance criteria, including:
- Installation quality
- Warranty performance
- Inspection scores
- Long-term roofing system performance
- Total square footage of Elevate roofing systems installed and maintained under warranty
To earn these recognitions, contractors must consistently demonstrate excellence across large-scale commercial and industrial roofing projects.
The President’s Club Award, in particular, places Empire Roofing among the top 1% of Elevate contractors across North America, highlighting the company’s continued leadership in delivering high-performance roofing systems.
Built by Our People
At Empire Roofing, these awards represent something bigger than the projects themselves — they reflect the people behind the work.
From estimating and project management to field crews installing roofing systems in every season, and service teams responding to urgent leak calls, every part of the organization contributes to delivering the high standards required to earn these honours.
Empire Roofing has also previously been inducted into the Elevate Hall of Fame, recognizing years of consistent performance and leadership within the manufacturer’s contractor network.
Accepting the Awards on Behalf of the Team
The 2026 awards were accepted on behalf of Empire Roofing by Nada Tayar, who attended the Elevate contractor recognition event alongside Sam Digirolamo from Empire’s Procon division, representing the broader Empire family of companies.
“It was an honour to accept these awards on behalf of our entire team. They represent the professionalism, teamwork, and pride that our people bring to every project we take on.” – Nada Tayar
More photos from the Elevate awards ceremony will be shared soon.
Elevate’s official announcement of the 2026 contractor awards can be viewed here:
https://www.elevatecommercialbp.com/us-en/news/elevate-announces-2026-master-contractor-award-recipients
Why These Awards Matter
Earning these recognitions requires sustained performance across millions of square feet of installed roofing systems and a long-term commitment to installation excellence.
For example, contractors recognized within Elevate’s Inner Circle of Quality must install at least 40 warranted Elevate roofing systems over the last five years, while maintaining a minimum of two million square feet of Elevate roofs under warranty and achieving strong inspection ratings.
To achieve Best of the Best status, contractors must go even further — maintaining at least five million square feet of Elevate roofing systems under active warranty, earning the Master Contractor and Inner Circle of Quality awards multiple times, and maintaining an exceptionally low Quality Impact Rating (QIR), which measures installation quality and long-term system performance.
These standards place Empire Roofing among a very small group of contractors recognized for consistent excellence in commercial roofing installation and long-term system performance across North America.
Recognized for Community Impact
Empire Roofing’s partnership with Elevate extends beyond the jobsite.
Recently, Empire Roofing was also recognized alongside Elevate for its contribution to Windsor’s Safety Village, a community initiative focused on teaching young people about safety and injury prevention.
The project highlights Empire’s ongoing commitment to supporting the communities where we work while promoting safety awareness and education.
Industry coverage of the recognition can be viewed here:
https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/101211-elevate-celebrates-top-roofing-projects-across-north-america
Looking Ahead
As the commercial roofing industry continues to evolve, Empire Roofing remains focused on delivering the highest standards of installation quality, service, and long-term roofing system performance.
These recognitions from Elevate are a reflection of the trust placed in our team by building owners, developers, and partners across North America — and a reminder that the work we do every day matters.
We are incredibly proud of our team and grateful to everyone who contributes to the success of Empire Roofing.
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