InSinkErator honors PHCC Auxiliary members at Connect 2015

RACINE, WI — In association with InSinkErator, the National Auxiliary of the Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors (PHCC) has named Patty Jones of Houston, Texas, its 2015 Member of the Year.

Jones was presented with the 2015 Larry Dore Member of the Year Award during the association’s national convention, Connect 2015, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2. During that event, InSinkErator and the PHCC National Auxiliary also recognized six PHCC Auxiliaries for their notable achievements over the past 12 months.

“Patty Jones embodies the ideal PHCC Auxiliary member,” said Janet Dugger, PHCC Auxiliary National President. “Those who know her say she is tireless, a committed citizen and a wonderful neighbor. Most industry members have been impacted by her service to PHCC and the Auxiliary over the past 27 years.”

Jones has served the Auxiliary as National Treasurer, National Historian, a member of the Registration and Marketing committees, as well as acting as the 2004 Convention Committee Chair. Jones and her husband, Bill, were founding members of the PHCC Educational Foundation and both serve on the Foundation’s Board of Governors. In addition, she has been a member of various national committees and has held several offices at the local and state levels.

InSinkErator, which in 2015 completed its 52^nd consecutive year of supporting PHCC and the National Auxiliary, also presented Robert M. Cox Humanitarian Awards to six PHCC Auxiliaries during the PHCC convention.

The Robert M. Cox Humanitarian Award recognizes state or local Auxiliaries that have made an impact on the industry or local community, and demonstrate cooperation between the Auxiliary and contractor association.

Robert M. Cox Humanitarian Awards were presented in the categories of Image and Recruitment. Two groups of awards were given, based on membership levels:

         Robert M. Cox Humanitarian Award - Image:                         

First Place (3-20 members) – PHCC of Lincoln Auxiliary

Second Place (3-20 members) – Illinois PHCC Auxiliary

Honorable Mention (3-20 members) – PHCC of NC Auxiliary

First Place (21-40 members) – Washington State PHCC

         Robert M. Cox Humanitarian Award – Recruitment:                

First Place (3-20 members) – PHCC of NC Auxiliary

Second Place (3-20 members) – PHCC Auxiliary of Delaware

Honorable Mention (3-20 members) – Illinois PHCC Auxiliary

First Place (21-40 members) – PHCC of Nebraska Auxiliary

First place winners received a $1,000 cash award, second place winners were awarded $500 and those receiving honorable mention received a $400 cash award. The prizes were awarded during the 133^rd PHCC annual convention, which took place in Hollywood, Fla.