Las Vegas – June 29, 2017 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking nominations for the Cy Gantt Award and Keith Williams Award. The Cy Gantt Award recognizes special contributions to the industries served by the IICRC, and the Keith Williams Award recognizes a significant technical contribution to the science of inspection, cleaning and restoration. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 15.

“These awards honor some of the brightest minds in the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries,” said IICRC Chairman Pete Duncanson. “Each year we look forward to meeting a new batch of nominees who undoubtedly represent the future of the industry.”

Named in honor of the late Honorary Board of Directors member Cy Gantt, the Cy Gantt Award is presented to an individual who exemplifies long-term outstanding service to the inspection, cleaning and/or restoration industry. Recipients will receive a special plaque, have their name added to the permanent plaque that hangs in the IICRC Global Resource Center in Las Vegas, and be featured in the IICRC’s e-newsletter.

Presented annually, the Keith Williams Award was created to honor its namesake, an industry pioneer who volunteered his time and technical abilities to the IICRC for many years. It honors an individual who has made a significant technical contribution to the advancement of the science of inspection, cleaning and restoration. Recipients will receive a special plaque and will be featured in the IICRC’s e-newsletter.

Award winners will be announced during the IICRC’s instructor recognition banquet, Oct. 13 in Vancouver, Wash. To submit a nomination, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/IICRCAwards17.

For more information about the IICRC, visit http://www.iicrc.org. For more information about the Cy Gantt and Keith Williams Awards, contact Jennifer Petersen at jpetersen@mulberrymc.com.

About IICRC
The IICRC is a global, ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that credentials individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. Representing more than 54,000 certified technicians and 6,000 Certified Firms in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire industry. The IICRC does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.

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