The Distinguished Service Member of the Year Award recognizes a Member for outstanding contributions to RSES and the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industry in areas of education, public relations, safety and society growth. RSES honored Robert J. Sherman, CM, of the Arrowhead Chapter, Riverside, Calif., with the award.

The Walter B. Stopera, CM, Speaker of the Year Award is given to an individual who has been recognized by RSES membership as having provided outstanding educational presentations. James A. Bowman, of the Houston Chapter, Houston, was the winner of the award, which was sponsored by the RSES Garden State Chapter, Colonia, N.J.

The Most Educational Exhibit Award recognizes the exhibitor whose booth/table provides the best learning experience to its viewers. Each exhibit is judged on overall appearance of booth/table, educational value and exhibitor responsiveness to attendees. The award was presented to RectorSeal Corp. during the HVACR Technology Expo.

RSES is the world’s leading education, training and certification association for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration professionals. RSES credentials include its Active Specialized Member, Certificate Member and Certificate Member Specialist categories, as well as one of the largest EPA Section 608 certification programs in the industry. Founded in 1933, RSES is a non-profit organization of members in chapters in the U.S. and Canada, as well as affiliate organizations worldwide. For more information on RSES visit our website at www.rses.org.