Opportunities to Earn Points

There are over 500 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 training@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)
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in a NIA Committee or Task Force* (2.5 Points)
  • One person/per company/per committee.
• 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.
• 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.
• Completion of NIA's Understanding the Submittal Process Course (Coming soon—September 2023!)
• Completion of NIA's Understanding Specification Course. (Coming soon—September 2023!)
• NIA Committee Leadership or Task Force Participation* (5 Points)
  • One person/per company/per committee.
• 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.
• Social Media Post at Convention or Fall Summit Using the Hashtag #NIAMeets* (2.5 Points)
  • Maximum of 1 post per event, per company.
• Giving a Presentation or Speaking at a NIA Event* (7 Points)
• Successfully Recertify for IEAP (7 Points)
  • One person per company.
• Successfully Recertify for TIIP (7 Points)
  • One person per company.
• Provide an Insulation Energy Appraisal Case Study for Publication* (15 Points)
  • Case study must be published.
• Complete the Industry Measurement Survey* (10 Points)
  • Every other year opportunity.
• Provide a Video Testimonial for NIA* (5 Points)
  • Maximum of 2 videos per year, 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

• 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 Rob Glass at 717-430-2212.

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)
• Webinar Calendar Listing (2.5 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)