North Country Slate Honors Standout Slate Roofing Projects

Inaugural 'Slated for Excellence' awards recognize craftsmanship, design, and historic preservation.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 4:36am

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a stack of natural slate roofing tiles in various shades of gray, arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic seamless background with dramatic lighting and shadows to represent the premium quality and timeless aesthetic of slate roofing.North Country Slate's inaugural awards program celebrates the craftsmanship and design excellence of the slate roofing industry.Franklin Today

North Country Slate, a leading supplier of natural slate roofing materials, has announced the winners of its first-ever 'Slated for Excellence Project of the Year Awards.' The program honors contractors, architects, and builders for exceptional slate roofing work across residential, commercial, and historic renovation projects completed in 2025.

Why it matters

Slate roofing is a highly specialized craft that requires expert installation and preservation techniques. By recognizing outstanding projects, North Country Slate aims to celebrate the skilled professionals who are keeping this centuries-old roofing tradition alive, especially in historic buildings and high-profile commercial developments.

The details

The awards were given across seven categories based on project size and type, including lightweight slate and historic renovation. Winning projects spanned the United States and Canada, with J&M Roofing LLC, Precision Construction & Roofing, Kammerling Construction, Donovan Roofing & Construction, CJP Roofing Ltd., and Jaynes Sheet Metal all taking home honors.

  • The inaugural 'Slated for Excellence Project of the Year Awards' were announced in April 2026, recognizing slate roofing work completed in 2025.

The players

North Country Slate

A leading supplier of natural slate roofing materials.

Chris Large

The president of North Country Slate.

J&M Roofing LLC

A roofing contractor that won the Trinity Award for projects under 25 squares.

Precision Construction & Roofing

A roofing company that received two awards: the Carrick Award (25–50 squares) and the Hundred Year Roof Award (75–100 squares).

Kammerling Construction

A construction firm that earned the North Country Award (50–75 squares) for work on the Morris Butler House in Franklin, Indiana.

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What they’re saying

“Every year we see a plethora of outstanding projects installed by real craftsmen. We want to recognize the companies and experts who installed them.”

— Chris Large, President, North Country Slate

What’s next

The 'Slated for Excellence Project of the Year Awards' are expected to continue annually, highlighting notable slate roofing projects completed with North Country Slate materials.

The takeaway

By honoring exceptional slate roofing work, North Country Slate is helping to preserve the craftsmanship and historic significance of this specialized building material, which is crucial for maintaining the character of historic structures and high-end commercial developments.