North Country Slate announced winners of its inaugural “Slated for Excellence Project of the Year Awards,” recognizing slate roofing projects completed in 2025.

The program honors contractors, architects and builders for craftsmanship, design and use of natural slate. Awards were given across seven categories based on project size and type, including lightweight slate and historic renovation.

“Every year we see a plethora of outstanding projects installed by real craftsmen,” said Chris Large, president of North Country Slate. “We want to recognize the companies and experts who installed them.”

Winning projects included residential and commercial installations across the United States and Canada. J&M Roofing LLC won the Trinity Award for projects under 25 squares for a private residence in Erwinna, Pa. Precision Construction & Roofing received two honors: the Carrick Award (25–50 squares) for a Peoria, Ill., residence and the Hundred Year Roof Award (75–100 squares) for Stratford Towers in Asheville, N.C.

Kammerling Construction earned the North Country Award (50–75 squares) for work on the Morris Butler House in Franklin, Ind. Donovan Roofing & Construction won the top Slated for Excellence Award (100+ squares) for the White House Retreat project in St. Louis.

Additional honors went to CJP Roofing Ltd. for a Toronto residential project using lightweight slate, and Jaynes Sheet Metal for restoration work on the Hudson Athens Lighthouse in New York.

The awards program is expected to continue annually, highlighting notable slate roofing projects completed with the company’s materials.