The Ultimate Award Winners

  • Emerging Leader – John Forshaw
  • Advocate of the Year – Shannon Reyna
  • Retailer of the Year – Melissa Womack
  • Affiliate of the Year – Midwest HPBA
  • Excellence in Education – Jerry Isenhour
  • Trainer of the Year – Chris Wolfe
  • Attendees’ Choice Barbecue – Monument Grills, M200 Red Grill
  • Attendees’ Choice Outdoor Living – HPC Fire Inspired, HPC Fire Inspired Crafted by Dekko Concrete Fire Pit  
  • Attendees’ Choice Hearth – Stoll Industries, The Charnwood Haven
  • Attendees’ Choice Best Booth Experience – Empire Control Systems

2025

  • Emerging Leader – Kyle Titsworth
  • Advocate of the Year – Edward Hosack and Daniel Hammer
  • Retailer of the Year – Karen DiVerdi
  • Affiliate of the Year – HPBA Pacific
  • Lifetime Service Award – John Crouch and Cindy Wise
  • Excellence in Education – Bob Wise
  • Trainer of the Year – Jesse Doucette
  • Attendees’ Choice Barbecue – TempTong, F&C Distributors
  • Attendees’ Choice Outdoor Living – Alogfire, Flame King  
  • Attendees’ Choice Hearth – DaVinci GreenSmart Electric Fireplace, Travis Industries
  • Attendees’ Choice Best Booth Experience – Travis Industries

2024

  • Emerging Leader – Lawrence “LJ” Johnston
  • Advocate of the Year – Joel Etter, Hearth & Home Technologies
  • Retailer of the Year – Joan Nutting
  • Affiliate of the Year – Northeast HPBA
  • Excellence in Education – Hope Stevenson
  • Trainer of the Year – Bill Ryan
  • Attendees’ Choice Barbecue – Duomo Pizza Oven, Coyote Outdoor Living
  • Attendees’ Choice Outdoor Living – 44″ Chat Table by Fire Garden, Travis Industries
  • Attendees’ Choice Hearth – Nordik 60, KozyHeat Fireplaces