NARSA Awards
NARSA recognizes members who have greatly impacted the cooling systems industry and/or made great contributions to our association.
Awards & 2026 Recipients:
Hall of Fame: The NARSA Cooling Systems Hall of Fame Award was established as the organization’s highest recognition of exceptional service to the association, to industry and to society by members. The award is made to an individual.- Awarded to Mark Taylor (formerly of ERS Cooling Systems, Retired)
Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to an individual whose distinguished record of professional achievements and accomplishments has spanned decades and advanced the stature of the heat transfer industry.
- Awarded to Martin Newell (Active Radiator)
Industry Award: Presented to member companies for service to NARSA and the industry by hosting the Heavy-Duty Spring Conference and supporting the association's mission of One Idea, One Opportunity, and One Connection.
- Awarded to L&M Radiator
Distinguished Service Award: In recognition of continued service and achievements to NARSA, the industry and/or people in general which have resulted in a better life for all. Recipients could be individuals, companies or organizations.
- Awarded to Ulf Anvin (Anvin International)
International Award: Presented in recognition and gratitude for actions which have resulted in NARSA's international presence and for hosting the International Tour.
- Awarded to Kale Oto, Panoto, and Yetsan in 2025
Shop of the Year: Presented to service shops in recognition of outstanding community engagement, strong team building, and a commitment to advancing the radiator service industry.
- Awarded to Chesapeake Cooling Solutions
Impact of the Year: Presented to manufacturers and distributors who are providing value through innovation, education, and overall support to the industry
- Awarded to Johnson Mfg
Featured Stories:
Mark Taylor to be Inducted to NARSA’s Hall of Fame
Mar 19 2026Longtime NARSA member Mark Taylor will be recognized at the 2026 Spring Conference in Minnesota as a Hall of Famer. The Cooling Systems Hall of Fame represents the highest recognition of exceptional service to the association, the industry, and to society.
Martin Newell to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Mar 19 2026At the upcoming 2026 Spring Conference in Minnesota, Martin Newell of Active Radiator will receive NARSA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor is presented to an individual whose distinguished record of professional achievements and accomplishments has spanned decades and advanced the stature of the heat transfer industry.
Pat O’Connor Inducted into Hall of Fame
Jun 16 2023Longtime NARSA member Pat O’Connor was inducted into the Cooling Systems Hall of Fame during the 2023 Spring Conference in Rochester, New York on Friday, April 28. The Hall of Fame is considered the highest distinction within NARSA/IDEA.
David Bienvenu Inducted into Hall of Fame
Jun 13 2022Longtime NARSA member David Bienvenu was inducted into the Cooling Systems Service Hall of Fame on Friday, May 6 in Houston, Texas during the 2022 Spring Conference. There is no higher honor in our industry than to be inducted into the Cooling Systems Service Hall of Fame.