Take Action by July 31: Register, Vote, Apply
Originally Published by: SBCA — July 21, 2026
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July 31 is an important deadline for the structural building components industry. Early Bird attendee registration for BCMC 2026 ends that day, along with voting for the 2026 SBCA Industry Awards and applications for the 2026 SBC Industry Marketing Award. Each provides a different way to get involved, whether attending the industry’s annual show, recognizing the people making a difference, or showcasing your company’s marketing work. Take a few minutes now to register, vote, or apply before these opportunities close.
Register for BCMC at Early Bird Pricing
BCMC and Framer Summit returns to Columbus, Ohio, September 14–18, bringing component manufacturers, framers, suppliers, and industry partners together for a week of education, innovation, and connection.
Attendees can explore equipment, software, products, and emerging technologies from exhibitors gathered in one place, participate in education sessions, hear from keynote speaker Jesse Itzler and economic forecast speaker Todd Tomalak, and build valuable relationships across the industry.
Early Bird attendee registration ends July 31. Regular pricing will be available August 1 through September 10, and on-site registration will also be offered. However, attendees are strongly encouraged to register ahead of time to avoid long registration lines and make arriving at BCMC as easy as possible.
Attendees should also reserve their hotel rooms early. The official BCMC hotel blocks have reservation cutoff dates, but rooms and discounted group rates are available only while space remains and may sell out before those deadlines. Review the hotel and travel information and make your reservations as soon as possible.
Register for BCMC 2026 and Reserve Your Hotel Room
Cast Your Vote for the 2026 SBCA Industry Awards
The SBCA Industry Awards recognize individuals whose leadership, service, innovation, and dedication have made a meaningful difference throughout their companies, communities, SBCA, BCMC, local chapters, and the structural building components industry.
SBCA and NFC members are eligible to vote for the SBC Industry Leadership Award, Dick Bowman Industry Enthusiast Award, Dwight Hikel Humanitarian Award, and Norm McKenna Chapter Service Award. Votes are limited to one designated representative per SBCA/NFC member operating location.
Voting closes at 11:59pm Pacific Time on July 31. Award recipients will be announced and honored during the BCMC Kick-Off Ceremony on September 16 in Columbus.
Review the Nominees and Cast Your Vote
Apply for the 2026 SBC Industry Marketing Award
The SBC Industry Marketing Award celebrates the creative and effective work SBCA Component Manufacturer and NFC Framer members are doing to promote their companies, connect with customers, and strengthen the industry.
Eligible submissions may include social media campaigns, print advertising, video content, digital marketing, customer outreach programs, or other initiatives that increased awareness, strengthened engagement, or produced measurable results. The award recognizes successful work while providing an opportunity to share ideas and inspire new approaches across the industry.
Applications are due by 11:59pm Pacific Time on July 31. The recipient will be recognized during the SBCA Industry Awards presentation at the BCMC Kick-Off Ceremony. Applications are open to SBCA Component Manufacturer members and NFC Framer members.
July 31 will be here soon. Register for BCMC, cast your Industry Awards vote, and submit your Marketing Award application now so these important opportunities do not pass you by.