search
cart
facebook twitter linkedin youtube instagram Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts Spotify Podcasts Apple Podcasts
  • Sign In
  • Create Account
  • Sign Out
  • My Account
  • NEWS
  • TOPICS
    • Cool Roofing
    • Event News
    • Latinos in Roofing
    • Low Slope
    • Legal
    • Metal
    • Project Profiles
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Roofing Safety
    • Steep Slope
    • Sustainable Roofing
    • Technology
  • EXCLUSIVES
    • Best of Success
    • Contractor Profile
    • IRE Show
    • Roofing Contractor of the Year
    • Top 100
    • Young Guns
    • State of the Industry
    • Century Club
  • MULTIMEDIA
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
    • Interactive Spotlights
    • Roofing Quizzes
    • IRE Videos
    • Webinars
    • Photo Galleries
  • PRODUCTS
    • New Products
    • Featured Products
  • COLUMNS
    • Editor's Note
    • Exit Planning
    • Legally Speaking
    • Safety Advice
    • Technical Details
    • Guest Column
  • EVENTS
    • International Roofing Expo
    • Webinars
    • Best of Success Conference
    • Industry Events
  • DIRECTORY
    • Associations
    • Distributors
    • Manufacturer/Supplier
    • Business Services
    • Get Listed
  • MORE
    • Roofing Contractor eNews
    • Techos y Más Advisory Board
    • RC Store
    • Roofing Supply Pro
    • Custom Content & Marketing Services
    • Market Research
    • Sponsor Insights
    • Company Spotlights
    • Classifieds
      • Auctions
      • Business For Sale
      • Business Opportunities
      • Equipment For Sale
      • Positions Available
      • Products
      • Safety
      • Software
      • Services
      • Training
    • Contact Us
  • EMAGAZINE
    • eMagazine
    • Advertise
      • Media Kit
      • Editorial Calendar
      • Contact
    • Archive Issues
  • SIGN UP!
Low Slope RoofingSteep Slope Roofing

ARMA Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards

ARMA-Excellence-2021_1

The 2021 ARMA Gold Award was presented to West Michigan Roofing & Construction for Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Mich. Photo: Bob Ackerman.

ARMA-Excellence-2021_2

Elite Roofing was awarded Silver for their work on The Castle, located in the heart of downtown Denver. Photo: private drone footage.

ARMA-Excellence-2021_3

The ARMA Bronze Award was presented to Wedge Roofing for the Hardy Residence of Dillion Beach, Calif. Photo: Ralph Wedge.

ARMA-Excellence-2021_4

Jefferson Terrace Elementary School, a school that opened in 2020 in Prairieville, La., garnered an Honorable Mention for Roofing Solutions LLC in the ARMA 2021 awards. Photo: Sam Barnes, Baton Rouge.

ARMA-Excellence-2021_5

The Weitzman Office by Nations Renovations in Dallas received an Honorable Mention in the 2021 ARMA Excellence awards. Photo: Swivel Interactive.

ARMA-Excellence-2021_6

Advanced Roofing Inc. received an Honorable Mention for reroofing Atlantic Technical College, Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Photo: Advanced Roofing Inc.

ARMA-Excellence-2021_1
ARMA-Excellence-2021_2
ARMA-Excellence-2021_3
ARMA-Excellence-2021_4
ARMA-Excellence-2021_5
ARMA-Excellence-2021_6
March 4, 2021

FOREST HILL, Md. — The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) announced the winning projects in the 2021 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards. 

This program recognizes low and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects from across North America based on four categories: Reasons for Selecting Asphalt, Performance, Beauty, and Distinction.

“We received 93 submissions this year, making it another record-breaking year,” said Reed Hitchcock, ARMA’s executive vice president. “We continue to be impressed by the caliber of the submissions. Roofing contractors across North America are overwhelmingly choosing asphalt roofing for their projects, highlighting asphalt’s versatility, beauty, performance, and durability.”

Gold Award

This year's Gold Award was presented to West Michigan Roofing & Construction for Henderson Castle, listed in the National Register of Historic Places and located in Kalamazoo, Mich. West Michigan Roofing & Construction removed this castle’s original slate by hand, leaving the original slate in only one roof area, the round spire. The balance of the roof was replaced with GAF Slateline™ asphalt shingles to blend with the look of the original slate, making the roof water-resistant. This is a roof system that will stand the test of time; the durable asphalt roofing will protect this project for years to come.

Silver Award

Elite Roofing was awarded Silver for their work on The Castle. Originally built in 1892, The Castle is a century-old home located in the heart of downtown Denver. It has a distinct roof, due to the castle-like spires. This roof had experienced severe wind and hail damage, along with rusted custom metalwork along the roof ridges. Because of the steep pitch and skyline visibility, asphalt was the best solution. The shingle style and color also matched the requirements necessary to preserve the historical appearance of this home. Elite Roofing chose GAF Camelot® II asphalt shingles for this project.

Bronze Award

The Bronze Award was presented to Wedge Roofing for the Hardy Residence of Dillion Beach, Calif., which utilized a GAF Timberline® HD roofing system. This intricate puzzle of a project consists of two conjoined geodesic domes, which can present a myriad of challenges to even the most experienced and skilled roofing contractor. In total there were 94 individual roof sections, each needing to be meticulously integrated with its surrounding puzzle pieces.

Additionally, three projects were recognized as Honorable Mentions.

Weitzman Office by Nations Renovations in Dallas received an Honorable Mention. The seven-story office building needed a portion of its 15-year-old roof replaced due to water stains and deterioration. In addition, due to the amount of mechanical equipment on the roof, there was constant foot traffic. A heat-applied modified bitumen system went over the existing modified roof to provide an economical, striking, and sustainable solution for the owner. This two ply modified system, accomplished with Polyglass products, is significantly stronger and by installing a red cap sheet for walk pads there is now a clear path for roof accessibility.

Advanced Roofing Inc. received an Honorable Mention for reroofing Atlantic Technical College, Arthur Ashe Jr. Campus while developing mechanical solutions for working in a school environment, adhering to inspection procedures, and shutting down due to a hurricane. SOPREMA roofing materials were utilized for this project. Their new asphalt roof improves the energy efficiency of the building design and improves the aesthetic of the building with the clean white granular cap sheet.

Jefferson Terrace Elementary School, a $44 million dollar school that opened in 2020, garnered an Honorable Mention for Roofing Solutions LLC. They installed all roofing and wall panels at this new construction school in Baton Rouge, and the low-slope roof design on this building allows the visual focus to be on the colorful wall panels along the exterior. This creates a warm welcome to the elementary school students. This project illustrates how asphalt roofing can be versatile, durable, and aesthetically pleasing while protecting the structure from the severe weather and heavy rain of the Gulf South. SOPREMA roofing products were utilized for this submission.

To learn more about this year’s winners, visit asphaltroofing.org. Information about applying for the 2022 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Program will be available later this year.

KEYWORDS: ARMA (Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association) awards commercial roofing contractor Elite Roofing Supply GAF Residential Roofing Contractor steep slope Wedge Roofing

Share This Story

Looking for a reprint of this article?
From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today!

Recommended Content

JOIN TODAY
to unlock your recommendations.

Already have an account? Sign In

  • Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

    Physics, the Power of Authenticity and You

    In February's Publisher's Note, Jill Bloom describes a...
    Columns
    By: Jill Bloom
  • The Family Food Fare supermarket in Midland, Mich.

    ‘Rooftop Ninja’ Discovered Living on Roof, Inside Grocery Sign

    A bizarre tale out of Midland, Mich.: a woman dubbed the...
    Roofing News
    By: Bryan Gottlieb
  • A before and after heat measurement comparison

    How Hot is Too Hot in the Attic?

    If the ventilation is working, how hot should the attic...
    Sustainable Roofing
    By: Paul Scelsi
You must login or register in order to post a comment.

Report Abusive Comment

Manage My Account
  • eMagazine Subscription
  • Sign Up for the eNewsletter
  • Online Registration
  • Manage My Preferences
  • Subscription Customer Service

More Videos

Sponsored Content

Sponsored Content is a special paid section where industry companies provide high quality, objective, non-commercial content around topics of interest to the Roofing Contractor audience. All Sponsored Content is supplied by the advertising company and any opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and not necessarily reflect the views of Roofing Contractor or its parent company, BNP Media. Interested in participating in our Sponsored Content section? Contact your local rep!

close
  • TAMKO Titan XL Shingles
    Sponsored byTAMKO®

    Built for Business: How Titan XT® Shingles Keep Proving Their Value

  • An overhead view of a residential block
    Sponsored byCBIZ CompuData

    From Spreadsheets to Strategy: How Roofing Companies Can Transform Financial Operations

  • Snow Guard Solutions for Metal Roofs by S-5!
    Sponsored byS-5!

    Safeguard Your Building: How Snow Guards Prevent Costly Roof & Property Damage

Popular Stories

The Home Depot is weighing a bid for GMS. The potential offer would pit the retail giant against QXO Inc.

UPDATE: Home Depot Pushes QXO Out of GMS Pursuit

Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, offers $5 billion to acquire GMS, a major distributor of gypsum and interior building products.

QXO Sets Its Sights on GMS in $5 Billion Offer

Undocumented workers make up 36% of the U.S. roofing workforce, leaving contractors and workers alike especially vulnerable.

Roofing is Left Exposed by Trump’s Deportation Flip-Flop

Roofing Contractor Webinar

Events

December 3, 2025

The Premier Roofing Conference: Best of Success

Join roofing professionals from across the nation at the 2025 Best of Success conference, the ultimate destination for roofing professionals seeking the latest industry insights and networking opportunities. Pick up strategies for critical challenges like workforce shortage with innovative solutions, explore the latest advancements in roofing technology and sustainable practices, and gain valuable insights from industry leaders on navigating the evolving roofing landscape.

View All Submit An Event

Related Articles

  • ARMA-Excellence-Check-2022

    ARMA Announces Winners of 2022 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards

    See More
  • ARMA_ARMA-Excellence-Logo-1170.jpg

    ARMA Announces Winners of 2023 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards Program

    See More
  • NEW ARMA AWARD LOGO

    ARMA Announces Winners of 2020 Excellence in Asphalt Roofing Awards

    See More

Related Products

See More Products
  • vrb_1.jpg

    The Art of Roofing Cutting Series DVD Library - Super Advanced DVD

  • 007145828X.jpeg

    Manual of Low-Slope Roof Systems Fourth Edition

See More Products
×

Be in the forefront of the roofing industry!

Join thousands of professionals today. Shouldn’t you know what they know?

JOIN NOW!
  • RESOURCES
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Directories
    • Store
    • Want More
  • SIGN UP TODAY
    • Create Account
    • eMagazine
    • eNewsletter
    • Customer Service
    • Manage Preferences
  • SERVICES
    • Marketing Services
    • Reprints
    • Market Research
    • List Rental
    • Survey/Respondent Access
  • STAY CONNECTED
    • LinkedIn
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • X
  • PRIVACY
    • PRIVACY POLICY
    • TERMS & CONDITIONS
    • DO NOT SELL MY PERSONAL INFORMATION
    • PRIVACY REQUEST
    • ACCESSIBILITY

Copyright ©2025. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing