The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) has announced 33 recipients of its Fall 2025 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: “This year’s Clean Air Award submissions highlight the incredible strides being made in indoor air quality. The nominated facilities exemplify how dedication to cleaner spaces and innovative filtration practices can make a lasting impact. Their forward-thinking efforts reflect the industry’s ongoing commitment to creating healthier, more sustainable environments.”
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.
Fall 2025 Clean Air Award Recipients:
11th Avenue Place
Calgary, AB, Canada
Sammy Isawode, CAFS, NCT, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
800 Burrard, Warrington PCI
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Shayne McCaskill, CAFS, NCT, B. C. Air Filter, Ltd.
ADAMS EDU CAMPUS, 2020 19th St NW
Washington, DC
Josh Howell,, CAFS, Dynamic Air Quality Solutions
Applied Optoelectronic
Sugarland, TX
Stephanie Romero, Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.
Canada Life, 60,80,100 Osborne St N
Winnipeg, MB Canada
Mike Weber, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
CANADA TRUST TOWER CEC EATON CENTRE
Calgary, AB, Canada
Sammy Isawode, CAFS, NCT, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
CentraState Medical Center, Facilities
Freehold, NJ
Christina Calhoun, CAFS, Calhoun Associates, Inc.
CF Pacific Centre
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Thomas Leary, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.
Chariton CSD
Chariton, IA
Tracey Ruhlow, CAFS, The Filter Shop
Children’s Health
Dallas, TX
Lori Gutierrez, CAFS, NCT, Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.
Children’s Hospital LA, 4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Carlos Lemus, CAFS, NCT II, Advanced Filtration Concepts, Inc.
Childrens Museum, Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
Kasey Harpold, NCT II, Filter Services of Indiana, Inc.
City of Hope Hospital, 1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA
Carlos Lemus, CAFS, NCT II, Advanced Filtration Concepts, Inc.
Columbus Regional Health
Columbus, IN
Nick Scoville, CAFS, NCT, Filter Services of Indiana, Inc.
Edmonton Convention Centre
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Doug Edwards, CAFS, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Eisenhower Health, 39000 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA
Carlos Lemus, CAFS, NCT II, Advanced Filtration Concepts, Inc.
Enbridge Centre
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Doug Edwards, CAFS, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Fallsview Casino Resort
Niagara Falls, ON, Canada
Joshua Guthrie, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.
FORVIA-HELLA PL7, Mexico 110,
Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
Carlos Torres, NCT FILTECH, S.A. DE C.V.
Hines – 811 Louisiana
Houston, TX
Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT, The Filter Man, LLC
Hines – 910 Louisiana
Houston, TX
Nicole Hodina, CAFS, NCT, The Filter Man, LLC
Hospital Santa María Chapalita
Zapopan, Mexico
Carlos Torres, NCT FILTECH, S.A. DE C.V.
Huntington Health, 100 W California Blvd
Pasadena, CA
Carlos Lemus, CAFS, NCT II, Advanced Filtration Concepts, Inc.
Iowa Clinic – WDM, IA, 5950 University Avenue
West Des Moines, IA
Dave Perry, CAFS, The Filter Shop
Keyera (AEF) Control Building
Edmonton, AB, Canada
Robert Shepherd, CAFS, BGE Indoor Air Quality Solutions Ltd.
Papillion La Vista HS
Papillion, NE
Dave Cherrington, CAFS, NCT, The Filter Shop
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, MA
Paul Paonessa, CAFS, Air Filter Sales, Inc.
POP Westridge I, 15955 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX
Shannon Allmer, CAFS, NCT, The Filter Man, LLC
SSC Services, Univ. of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Trey Fly, CAFS, NCT II, Joe W. Fly Co., Inc.
Southern Ocean Medical Center, HMH
Manahawkin, NJ
Christina Calhoun, CAFS, Calhoun Associates, Inc.
Trinity Western University
Langley, BC, Canada
Thomas Leary, CAFS, Camfil Canada, Inc.
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Kasey Harpold, NCT II, Filter Services of Indiana, Inc.
Vermeer Manufacturing
Pella, IA
Troy Miller, CAFS, The Filter Shop
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
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