NTCA Names Inaugural Tech Committee Impact Award Recipients

Jackson, MS, October 27, 2025-The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) has introduced a new award, the NTCA Technical Committee Impact Award, to recognize individuals whose expertise, dedication, and volunteer contributions have made a lasting difference in the work of the NTCA Technical Committee and the NTCA Reference Manual.

In its inaugural year, the NTCA Technical Committee proudly recognized three outstanding members for their commitment and technical leadership:

● Mike Gillett, Commercial Ceramics Inc.: Gillett was instrumental in adding profiles to the NTCA Reference Manual and continues to volunteer for subcommittees, contributing valuable documents and guidance for tile contractors.

● Dan Lambert, Lambert Tile & Stone: Lambert has been an active volunteer on several subcommittees for many years. Most recently, he led a large group of committee members in reviewing, editing, and reorganizing the entire NTCA Reference Manual into a clear, start-to-finish installation format.

● Jim Whitfield, Mapei: A long-standing voice on the committee, Whitfield consistently shared his insights and volunteered for multiple projects to ensure that the Reference Manual reflected accurate information from the manufacturer’s perspective.

The NTCA Technical Committee plans to continue this recognition annually, honoring additional deserving members at future NTCA events.

Pic, L to R: Technical committee chair James Woelfel with award receipients Dan Lambert, Jim Whitfield, Mike Gillett, and co-chair Nyle Wadford

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