Nominate an HVAC Instructor for the 2026 ESCO "Most Influential HVACR Educator / Trainer" Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Top 25 HVAC Instructors awards, presented by ESCO Institute. This annual recognition program honors the educators who are shaping the next generation of HVAC professionals—and TruTech Tools is proud to sponsor this important initiative for another year.

The Top 25 HVAC Instructors awards shine a spotlight on the men and women who dedicate themselves to training skilled technicians, sharing real-world knowledge, and building a stronger industry. If you've learned from an exceptional instructor, now is the time to make sure they get the recognition they deserve.

Why This Award Matters

Behind every skilled technician is an instructor who took the time to explain the fundamentals, troubleshoot alongside students, and share the lessons that only come from years in the field. These educators work long hours, often with limited resources, to prepare the workforce that keeps our homes and businesses comfortable.

The ESCO HVAC award gives you the opportunity to recognize a mentor, colleague, or teacher who made a difference in your career—or in the careers of countless others. Whether they taught you in a formal program, through manufacturer training, or on the job, this is your chance to say thank you in a meaningful way.

How to Nominate an HVAC Instructor

Nominating an instructor is easy:

Visit the official nomination form at ESCO Institute's nomination page. You'll provide the instructor's name, contact information, and a brief explanation of why they deserve recognition.

Vote with your peers. Each nominee must receive at least 10 votes to be eligible for the award, so share the nomination with coworkers, former classmates, or others who learned from the same instructor.

Winners will be recognized at the National HVACR Education Conference (NHEC). The Top 25 recipients will be honored during this premier industry event, where educators and professionals gather to advance HVAC training standards.

The nomination window is open now, so don't wait. The sooner you submit, the more time there is to rally support for your nominee.

About the Top 25 HVAC Instructors Awards

TruTech Tools has been a proud sponsor of the Top 25 HVAC Instructors awards because we believe in supporting the people who build this industry from the ground up. Each year, ESCO Institute and TruTech Tools work together to provide award recipients with custom plaques, exclusive t-shirts, and recognition at the annual awards ceremony held during the National HVACR Education Conference.

This isn't just a plaque on a wall—it's industry-wide recognition that validates the hard work instructors put in every day. For many recipients, it's the first time their contributions have been formally acknowledged by the broader HVAC community.

We're honored to continue our sponsorship and support instructors who are making a real impact.

Nominate Today

If an HVAC instructor changed your career, taught you a skill that still serves you today, or simply showed up every day ready to help students succeed, take five minutes to nominate them.

Submit your nomination here and encourage others to vote. Remember, each nominee needs at least 10 votes to qualify, so spread the word.

The HVAC industry runs on the knowledge these instructors share. Let's make sure they know their work matters.

Follow the Recognition

Stay updated on this year's HVAC instructor nominations and winners by following TruTech Tools and ESCO Institute on Instagram:

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