Opportunities to Earn Points

There are almost 600 points available for companies to earn, and over 150 points can be earned without any cost. No-cost opportunities are noted with a (*) symbol. Click here for an example of how a company can earn 175 points during the calendar year. More opportunities will be added to this list as they are developed. Have an idea for earning points? Email membership@insulation.org.

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NIA Membership

• Maintain NIA Membership in Good Standing (25 Points)
• Recruit a New Member* (15 Points)
  • Non-member company must become a member.

Attendance at NIA Events and Trainings

• Attendance at the NIA Convention (1–3 registrants) (20 Points)
• More than 3 registrants at NIA’s Convention (10 Points)
• Attendance at the NIA Fall Summit (1–3 registrants) (15 Points)
• More than 3 registrants at NIA’s Fall Summit (7 Points)
• Invite a First-Time Industry Member to Convention* (5 Points)
  • To qualify, the individual must attend the event. Does not include spouses or guests. Applicable for up to 3 people per event.
• Invite a First-Time Industry Member to NIA’s Fall Summit* (5 Points)
  • To qualify, the individual must attend the event. Does not include spouses or guests. Applicable for up to 3 people per event.
• Attendance at NIA's Understanding Mechanical Insulation Course with a Passing Grade (10 Points)
• Attendance at a NIA IEAP Training Class with a Passing Grade (10 Points)
  • Maximum of 2 people per company per year.
• Attendance at NIA’s Thermal Insulation Inspector Program Training Class with a Passing Grade (15 Points)
  • Maximum of 2 people per company per year.
• Successfully Recertify for IEAP (7 Points)
  • One person per company.
• Successfully Recertify for TIIP (7 Points)
  • One person per company.
• Completion of NIA's Understanding the Submittal Process Course (5 Points)
• Completion of NIA's Understanding Specification Course (5 Points)
• Completion of NIA's Mechanical Insulation Basics Course (3 Points)
• Attend a Webinar* (2.5 Points)
  • Points allocated per registrant, up to 5 per company per webinar.

Participation with NIA's Trainings and Programs

• NIA Safety Award Program Applicant (15 Points)
• Submit a photo of one or more team members with your Safety Award or your Premier Industry Manufacturer Award* (10 Points Per Award)
  • One picture per award per company
•  Giving a Presentation or Speaking at a NIA Event* (7 Points)
• Be a NIA Committee Leadership or Task Force Participation* (5 Points)
  • One person/per company/per committee.
  • TIC leaders get an additional 2.5 points per person
•  Participate in a NIA Committee or Task Force* (2.5 Points)
  • One person/per company/per committee.
•  Participate in the NIA/AMPP joint Standards Committee SC 27, mechanical insulation meetings* (5 Points)
  • Maximum one person per company
• Participate in NIA’s Standards Working Group* (5 Points)
  • Maximum one person per company
•  Participate in NIA’s Standards Working Group* (5 Points)
  • Maximum one person per company
•  Premier Subscriber to NIA's Education Center (20 Points)
• Review an outline or module for NIA's Education Center (2.5 Points)
  • One person/per company/per module.
  • Max of 10 points per year, per company.
•  Complete 5 NIA courses on NIA's Education Center (5 Points)
  • One person/per company
•  Complete a Track on NIA's Education Center (5 Points)
  • One person/per company
•  Complete the Industry Measurement Survey* (10 Points)
  • Every other year opportunity. Available in 2025

Industry Memberships

• Central States Insulation Association (CSIA) (3 points)
• Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association (ESICA) (3 points)
• Midwest Insulation Contractors Association (MICA) (3 points)
  
• Southeastern Insulation Contractors Association (SEICA) (3 Points)
• Southwest Insulation Contractors Association (SWICA) (3 points)
• Western Insulation Contractors Association (WICA) (3 points)
• Thermal Insulation Association of Canada (TIAC) (3 points)

No-cost opportunities are noted with a (*) symbol

NIA Advertising

• Insulation Outlook Industry Leader (25 Points)
• Insulation Outlook Competitive Package (20 Points)
• Insulation Outlook Basic Package (15 Points)
• Three ads or fewer in Insulation Outlook (7 Points)
• Buyer’s-Guide-Only Advertiser (5 Points)
• Digital Website Ad (5 Points)

If you are interested in learning more about NIA’s advertising opportunities, please contact Zach Buchanan at 717-430-2291 or ads@insulation.org.

Convention Sponsor

• Sponsorship—Greater than $5,500 (20 points)
• Sponsorship—Lower than $5,500 (10 points)
• Dessert Hospitality Suites Sponsor (5 points)
• Golf Tournament Sponsor (2.5 points)
• Silent Auction Sponsor (10 points)
  • Every other year opportunity.

Additional Sponsor Opportunities

• Host a Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification course (20 points)
  • Maximum of 1 class per year.
• Host an Understanding Mechanical Insulation Course(15 points)
  • Maximum of 1 class per year.
• Sponsor an IEAP course (15 points)
  • Maximum of 1 class per year.
• Sponsor a NIA Webinar (10 points)
• Fall Summit Sponsor (10 points)

If you are interested in learning more NIA’s sponsorship opportunities, please contact Erin Penberthy at 703-464-6422, ext. 114.

Marketing & Engagement Activities

• Write an Original Article for Insulation Outlook* (20 Points)
  • To qualify, the article must be published in an issue of Insulation Outlook.
• Write an Original Article for NIA News* (7 Points)
  • To qualify, the article must be published in an issue of NIA News.
• Submit a Previously Published Article or Blog in Insulation Outlook* (7 Points)
  • To qualify, the article must be published in an issue of Insulation Outlook.
• Contribute to the “Bad Specs” column for Insulation Outlook by writing an original article* (15 Points) or being interviewed for the column (10 Points)
  • To qualify, the article must be published in an issue of Insulation Outlook.
• Provide an Insulation Energy Appraisal Case Study for Publication* (15 Points)
  • Case study must be published.
• Provide a Video Testimonial for NIA* (5 Points)
  • Maximum of 2 videos per year, per company.
• Buy a product from the NIA Online Store (2.5 Points Per Product)
  • Maximum of five different products
• Provide a product review for a NIA product to be used in marketing* (5 Points Per Review)
  • Maximum of three different product reviews
• Follow NIA on LinkedIn/X* (2.5 Points Per Platform)
• Share a social media post and tag NIA and share how membership has benefited you.* (5 Points)
  • Maximum of one post per company, per platform
• Share a NIA post (X or LinkedIn)* (2.5 Points)
  • Maximum of 10 points per company
• Share a social media post at Convention or Fall Summit using the hashtag #NIAMeets* (2.5 Points)
  • Maximum of 1 post per event, per company
• Link the Proud Member of NIA Logo in a prominent area on your company's website* (2.5 Points)
• Include the Proud Member of NIA logo and Link in Your Email Signature* (2.5 Points)
  • One person per company.
• Include NIA Logo on Marketing Materials, Literature, and/or Data Sheets* (2.5 Points)
  • Maximum of 2.5 points per company.

Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement Contributor

• Platinum (25 Points)
• Gold Elite (20 Points)
• Gold Plus (15 Points)
• Gold (10 Points)
• Silver (7 Points)
• Bronze (5 Points)

While these contributions go towards the Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement, and not to NIA, NIA still recognizes this as part of the Premier Industry Manufacturer™ Award due to its contribution to the insulation industry.  If you are interested in participating, contributing, or serving, please contact Kristin V. DiDomenico, at 703-464-4622, ext. 115.