The awards recognize outstanding low- and steep-slope asphalt roofing projects across North America, judged in four key categories: Why Asphalt, Project Challenges, Distinction, and Beauty.

Top-scoring projects are awarded Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals, with additional honors available in Best-in-Class categories, such as In the Neighborhood, Commercial/Mixed Use, Craftsmanship, and Technical Difficulty.

Gold Award Winner:

HER Roofing Co. Inc. – The Settlemier House (Portland, Oregon)

• Project Overview: HER Roofing Co. Inc. played a pivotal role in the restoration of the historic 1892 Settlemier House by delivering a solution that balanced preservation and performance. The project included a full shake tear-off and re-roof of a steep-slope system, highlighted by a technically challenging cone roof. Malarkey Legacy® Shingles with Scotchgard™ in Black Oak were selected for fire resistance and historically appropriate appearance. The team installed vertical plywood over 50 feet in the air, custom-fabricated curved wooden gutters, and returned the original copper spire to the top.

Silver Award Winner:

Wedge Roofing – California Mid-Century Gothic (Sebastopol, California)

• Project Overview: Wedge Roofing restored a mid-century hyperbolic paraboloid roof rising from a 6/12 pitch to vertical across roughly 6,000 square feet. Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles in Brownwood followed the roof’s compound curves, allowing secure fastening on near-vertical surfaces and preserving the sculptural form. The team rebuilt the ridge with Douglas fir decking and structural plywood, integrated solar-powered and fixed Velux skylights, and installed shingles over steep slopes. Two-ply modified bitumen and silicone-coated flat areas completed the system. The project resolved decades-old leaks and preserved the church’s iconic profile.

Bronze Award Winner:

Priddy Roofing and Exteriors – The Double Dome (Mercer, Pennsylvania)

• Project Overview: Priddy Roofing and Exteriors replaced a roof consisting of 238 unique facets across two interconnected geodesic domes. Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® Shingles in Williamsburg Gray provided the flexibility to follow the compound curves while maintaining strong fastening and sealant adhesion. The team installed the roof one facet at a time, with each course measured, cut, aligned, hand-sealed, and hand-nailed. Custom flashings accommodated triangular and irregularly shaped windows, while a perimeter intake and site-built circular ridge vent restored ventilation. The completed roof demonstrates that asphalt shingles can achieve reliability and striking visual impact, even on the most challenging architectural forms.

Best-in-Class Award Winner: Commercial/Mixed Use Category

KPost Roofing & Waterproofing – National Medal of Honor Museum 

(Arlington, Texas)

• Project Overview: The National Medal of Honor Museum, designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects, is a tribute to courage and sacrifice, featuring bold architecture and complex geometries. KPost Roofing & Waterproofing installed a high-performing low-slope roofing system, seamlessly integrating a SOPREMA SBS-modified bitumen roof system, adhesives, and sealants to ensure durability, flexibility, and long-term protection. The system withstands extreme weather while preserving the museum’s aesthetic and safeguarding exhibits. The final result enhances function and design, delivering a roof that protects the museum and stands as a lasting tribute to the heroes it commemorates.

ARMA will honor winners at the 2026 International Roofing Expo from January 20–22 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Winning companies will receive a monetary prize (Gold – $2,000; Silver – $1,000; Bronze – $500), an official ARMA certificate, promotions on ARMA’s website and social media platforms, authority-boosting materials, and national and local trade media exposure.

To learn more about the winners, visit asphaltroofing.org.