Awards and Recognition

COAA Award Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the 2024 COAA Awards! If you know an outstanding individual or organization deserving of recognition, please submit a nomination by Tuesday, March 25th, 2024.

To nominate, please send a bio of the nominee to Wyatt Pugh at [email protected]. Be sure to include:

Nominee’s full name (with correct spelling)

Position and jurisdiction

Local ICC chapter affiliation

Awards will be presented at the May 2024 COAA Conference.

Award Categories:

🔹 COAA Code Official of the Year

Recognizing a code official with at least five years of experience who has demonstrated excellence in their role.

🔹 COAA Lifetime Achievement Award

Honoring a code official nearing retirement who has been an inspiration to others and has made a lasting impact on their community. Preferably, the nominee has 20+ years of service.

🔹 COAA Rising Star Award

Celebrating a code official with at least three years of service who is making significant contributions to code enforcement and demonstrating leadership potential within their jurisdiction, COAA, and/or ICC.

🔹 COAA Chapter of the Year

Awarded to an ICC chapter that has made exceptional efforts in advancing code education, enforcement, and member development.

🔹 Vendor of the Year

Recognizing a vendor who has consistently supported and promoted COAA and its conference beyond just attendance—someone who has gone above and beyond for the organization.

We appreciate your nominations and look forward to honoring those who make a difference in our industry!

For questions or submissions, contact Wyatt Pugh at [email protected].