A number of companies were presented Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Awards at Shield Wall Media’s second annual Post-Frame Builder Show, held June 25-26 in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Awards were also presented.
In just a few months, you will once again see the Gold Key of Excellence nomination ballot in Rural Builder. If you believe any of your suppliers deserve to be on the ballot, and they have been in Rural Builder within the past year, send the nomination to [email protected] with the subject line: Gold Key of Excellence 2026 Nomination.
Wayne Troyer (left) and Grant Miller (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of Acu-Form.
David Quehl accepts the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Direct Metals.
Chris Davis (left) and Robert Christman (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Dripstop.
From left to right, Joey Constant, Tim Easley, and Tony White accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Dutch Tech Industries.
From left to right, Keri Kelly, Shaté Santos, Clint Renninger, Bonnie Beck, Olivia Holmes, Jeff Angelo, and Spencer Davis accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of Everlast Roofing.
From left to right, Kevin Fox, Trent Wagler, Matt Meredith, Delmer Wagler, and Tim Fox accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of Graber Post Buildings.
Noah Oberholtzer (left) and Matt Wilson (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of Hixwood.
From left to right, Brad Wasley, Sadie – Chief Morale Officer & Lead Generator, and M.J. Wasley accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of AceClamp.
From left to right, Mike Eshelman, Shannon Zimmerman, Caitlyn McVey, Claudia Conard, and Mike O’Hara accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of Levi’s.
From left to right, John Knable, Barry Broxterman, Bob Nelson accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of MWI Components.
Scott Jelleyman accepts the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Palram Americas.
Ken Dearing (left) and Mark Stover (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Perma-Column LLC. 
Don Benson (left) and Joel Mackey (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Plyco.
Metal Roofing and Frame Building News editor Karen Knapstein (right) presents Ken McDonnell (left) with the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Post Protector.
Chuck Bloom (left) and Merle Auker (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Red Dot Products.
Kelly Myers accepts the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of rFoil Reflective Insulation.
Chris Glick (left) and Amos Lichtenberger (right) accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of Snap Z.
Kellen Anderson accepts the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of Trac-Rite.
From left to right, Joe Dewes, Peyton Mattis, Kelly Gillmore, and Steve Heberling accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award and the Metal Roofing Metal of Honor Award on behalf of United Steel Supply.
From left to right, William Hartman, Karlee De Cerio, and Cameron Woyurka accept the Rural Builder Gold Key of Excellence Award on behalf of W.E.H. Supply.
