The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) has announced 26 recipients of its Spring 2026 Clean Air Award, a distinguished commendation recognizing facilities that demonstrate excellence in improving indoor air quality through advanced air filtration practices. Presented twice each year, the Clean Air Award honors building owners and managers who go above and beyond industry standards to create cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable indoor environments. The award is one of the highest recognitions in the air filtration industry, providing an opportunity for NAFA members to celebrate the champions of clean air within their communities.
NAFA’s Executive Director, Emily Bardach, CAE, CNAP, congratulated the award winners, saying: “Clean air plays a critical role in creating healthier, more sustainable environments. The Spring 2026 Clean Air Award winners are raising the bar through thoughtful strategies and advanced filtration solutions. Their work not only improves indoor air quality today but also helps shape a stronger, more forward-looking future for the industry.” Facilities are nominated by NAFA members and evaluated by the NAFA Clean Air Award Committee. Each nominee must provide detailed documentation of the steps taken to improve the quality of their indoor environment, including the implementation of high-efficiency filtration products, rigorous system maintenance, and adherence to best air filtration practices. Award judges also consider each facility’s ability to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ) while balancing energy efficiency and operating costs—a hallmark of sustainable building management.
Recipients receive a custom-designed award, building signage, and recognition within NAFA’s communications and industry networks. To maintain this distinction, award-winning facilities must continue demonstrating IAQ diligence by submitting annual inspection data and sustaining compliance with NAFA’s Clean Air Award standards. Nominations for the program are accepted year-round, with major recognition cycles held each spring and fall. Beyond honoring facility achievements, the award also strengthens professional relationships between NAFA members, facility managers, and service providers, reinforcing a shared commitment to cleaner, healthier indoor environments.
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Spring 2026 Clean Air Award Recipients:
Alberta Trade Centre, City of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kyla Jones, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Calgary Public Bldg, City of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kyla Jones, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
CCIT, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kyla Jones, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati, OH 45203
Kasey Harpold, NCT II, Filter Services of Indiana, Inc.
DND 17 Wing, Building 25
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Mike Weber, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Dunsire Konitz RES Inc, 155 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Mike Weber, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
First Tower
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Thomas Leary, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.
GE HealthCare PDX, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL
Brian Ashcraft, Filter Services, Inc.
Little Caesars Arena
Detroit, MI
Jeff Williams, CAFS, Aero Filter, Inc.
McCain Foods Canada
Coaldale, Alberta, Canada
Tim De Groot, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.
Methodist Hospital NE
Live Oak, TX
Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT, The Filter Man, LLC
OVC, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kyla Jones, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Pembina Trails S.D., Pembina Trails Coll.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Mike Weber, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Rye City School District
Rye, New York
Justin Fiederlein, CAFS, NCT II, Tech Valley Filtration, LLC
Sandman Signature, Edmonton Downtown Hotel
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Norm Welsh, CAFS, LD Filtration
St. Margaret Anglican Church
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Bryan Louis, CAFS, BL Technical Consulting Inc.
UBC, Chemistry B – South
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UBC, Chemistry C – East
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UBC, Chemistry D – Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UBC, Chemistry E – North
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UBC, Chemistry Physics
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UBC, David Strangway Bldg
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UBC, Food Nutrition Health
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Ryan Schauble, CAFS, FG Air
UNO – Allwine Hall
Omaha, NE
Kaleb Betzold, CAFS, The Filter Shop
Watermark Tower
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Thomas Leary, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.
Werklund Centre
Calgary. Alberta Canada
Sammy Isawode, CAFS, NCT, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
About NAFA
The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) is a nonprofit trade association whose members include air filter and component manufacturers, sales and service companies, and HVAC and indoor air quality professionals across the United States and in several foreign countries. NAFA is comprised of individuals and companies engaged in the sale, service, and manufacture of air filtration products.
