NRCA is proud to announce the recipients of the EmpowerAll Scholarship program, which provides a unique professional development opportunity during the International Roofing Expo.®
The recipients who attended the 2026 IRE in Las Vegas Jan. 20-22 were:
- Juan Pablo Romo, Sustainable Living Builders, Sebastopol, Calif.
- Lulu Soto, United Exteriors Group, Columbus, Ohio
- Steve Walden, Hardworking Roofing and Construction, Oklahoma City, Okla.
The scholarship opportunity is offered to roofing company employees who are in management or perform field work. It is designed for a first-time IRE attendee to connect with manufacturers and suppliers, attend numerous educational programs and network with like-minded peers at the roofing industry’s largest event of the year.
The 2026 scholarship package included an IRE 2026 Super Pass; hotel accommodations for two nights; roundtrip airfare; a customized show-site agenda; and an on-site mentor provided by NRCA.
