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.
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)
- Premier Subscriber to NIA's Education Center (20 Points)
- Attendace 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 (10 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 at NIA’s Events, Trainings, and Programs
- NIA Safety Award Program Applicant (15 Points)
- Writing an Original Article for Insulation Outlook or NIA News* (15 Points)
- To qualify, the article must be published in an issue of Insulation Outlook.
- Submitting a Previously Published Article or Blog in Insulation Outlook* (7 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.
- Giving a Presentation or Speaking at a NIA Event* (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.
- Be a NIA Committee Leadership or Task Force Participation* (5 Points)
- One person/per company/per committee.
- Participate in a NIA Committee or Task Force* (2.5 Points)
- One person/per company/per committee.
- 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.
- Watch a recorded module on NIA's Education Center (2.5 Points)
- One person/per company/per committee.
- Max of 10 points per year, per company.
- Provide a Video Testimonial for NIA* (5 Points)
- Maximum of 2 videos per year, per company.
- Complete the Industry Measurement Survey* (10 Points)
- Every other year opportunity.
- Share an NIA post ( X or LinkedIn)* (2.5 Points)
- Maximum of 10 points per company
- 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.
No-cost opportunities are noted with a (*) symbol
Foundation Contributor
- Platinum (25 Points)
- Gold Elite (20 Points)
- Gold Plus (15 Points)
- Gold (10 Points)
- Silver (7 Points)
- Bronze (5 Points)
If you are interested in participating, contributing, or serving, please contact Kristin V. DiDomenico, at 703-464-4622, ext. 115.
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)
- Digital Email Blast Ad (1/2 Point)
If you are interested in learning more about NIA’s advertising opportunities, please contact Justin Wolfe at 717-430-2238 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 Introduction to 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.
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)