Recognize the Production Workforce
BY AsphaltPro Staff
This month’s production-related product gallery opens with peer-nominated awards that recognize outstanding individual contributions across the heavy building materials industry. Command Alkon announced in May that nominations are now open for the 2026 Elevate Best of the Year Awards. These awards honor the individuals who go above and beyond in their roles to drive operational excellence, innovation and industry advancement.
Nominations are open to Command Alkon systems users, partners, and industry peers who wish to recognize colleagues and professionals making a meaningful impact in their organizations and across the heavy building materials industry. Submissions will be accepted through Sept. 9.
“The Elevate Awards are an opportunity to recognize the individuals who are pushing our industry forward every day,” said Karli Langner, Public Relations Manager at Command Alkon. “From the field to the office, from technology and innovation to community involvement, these nominees represent the very best of what our industry has to offer.”
Ben Rabchuk, a sales manager for Command Alkon, served as emcee during a past Elevate Conference.
Best of the Year Award winners are selected from peer nominations submitted across the industry. Winners will be notified ahead of the event, and announced during the Opening Keynote at the 2026 Elevate Conference in November.
Command Alkon invites nominations for the following 2026 Best of the Year categories:
- Dispatcher of the Year
- Plant Operator of the Year
- Technical Services/QC Personnel of the Year
- Sales Professional of the Year
- Driver of the Year
- Fleet Operations Champion of the Year
- Back Office of the Year
- IT Specialist of the Year
- Outstanding Woman in Heavy Building Materials Industry
- Everyday Hero
- AI Innovator of the Year
- Cloud Innovator of the Year
- CALMS eLearner of the Year
To nominate an employee, colleague or industry partner, fill out the nomination form here. When filling out the nomination form online, the 13 categories are provided in a drop-down menu, making it easy to remember and select which exact award you’re suggesting for an individual. You will also need to type in your reason why they deserve the award, so approach the nomination site knowing there’s one easy essay question.
For more information, visit www.commandalkon.com/elevate/.