The NIA Star Volunteer Award recognizes and celebrates NIA members who make significant contributions through active participation in NIA committees and programs. Awardees exemplify the power of member engagement — demonstrating how dedicated volunteers strengthen NIA's committees and programs and inspire a thriving culture of volunteerism and association participation.
This program was founded in 2025 to recognizes and celebrate NIA members who dedicate an extraordinary amount of time and make significant contributions through active participation in NIA.
Award Recipients
2025 Scott Sinclair, Johns Manville
Scott Sinclair upon being honored with NIA’s first Star Volunteer Award:
“I have to give credit to NIA Past President Ron King for inviting me to get more involved with NIA, and to my employer, Johns Manville, for recognizing the value of my growing commitment to the association and its benefit to the mechanical insulation industry. From stepping up as a course instructor to taking on leadership roles within NIA committees and initiatives, my work within NIA has aligned deeply with my personal and professional passions in sustainability, decarbonization, training the next generation, and developing industry standards. I only wish I had gotten involved earlier in my career. My advice: Don't wait. Get involved now. The personal reward is profound. There is something truly powerful about knowing you are making a difference for your industry.”
—Scott Sinclair, National Specification Manager, Industrial Insulation, Johns Manville
