ANNANDALE, Minn. — The Malco Group, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality solutions for the HVACR and building construction trades, has announced the winners of its 2025 Trade Pro of the Year Awards.
The annual program recognizes outstanding trades professionals for their dedication to their industry, commitment to safety, and community involvement, a press release from Malco said.
The 2025 program recognized five HVAC technicians from across the U.S.:
• Alex Ivey, co-owner of Ivey’s Air Condition and Refrigeration in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Edward Lavelle, president of EML Mechanical in Stoneham, Massachusetts
• Glen Mccowen, an HVAC installer and technician at Swift Heating, Los Osos, California
• Tim Hall, owner of Sentry Heating and Air in Littleton, Colorado
• Tim Wells, owner of Hometown Heating and Cooling in Benton Harbor, Michigan
“It’s always a privilege to celebrate the Trade Pro of the Year honorees for their dedication to their profession and the communities they serve,” said Rebecca Talbot, vice president of marketing at The Malco Group. “These pros exemplify the best in the HVAC field, using their expertise to make a lasting difference through their work and service.”
Each winner will receive $1,000 worth of products from the Malco Group, including from top brands like Unilite, C&D Valve, Beckett, ACE Chemical, and Malco Tools.
As an advocate for careers in skilled trades, Malco donates tools and apparel annually to a variety of educational programs, competitions, and events nationwide, the press release said. These include high school and post-secondary technical programs, apprenticeship contests, and SkillsUSA conferences.
Malco also runs the “Head of the Class” Student Recognition Program, which partners with education programs to celebrate top students and graduating classes in the HVAC, sheet metal, and building construction fields.