Beacon announced Brooke Laizure, owner of Whirlwind Roofing & Construction in Bixby, Okla., is the winner of the 2024 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign. The program highlights women in the roofing industry across the U.S. and Canada.

“We launched this campaign to recognize females in roofing four years ago and were thrilled with the nearly 3,000 entries we received this year highlighting women throughout North America who are dedicated to their career, the industry, and their communities,” Jennifer Lewis, Beacon’s vice president, communications and corporate social responsibility. “It’s a privilege to acknowledge Brooke for her exceptional work ethic and commitment to empowering women. Her impressive achievements and dedication to uplifting other women led to her recognition as North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year.”

Laizure is a founding member of the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and chairs the NWIR Oklahoma Council. She is involved in Build My Future, a one-day construction career day for high school students and also supports Women Accessing Non-Traditional Trades and is a member of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce.

“I am incredibly grateful and humbled to accept this award from Beacon Building Products and thankful for the support I have received from my family, friends, and peers,” Laizure said. “Being named the North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year goes beyond personal accomplishment; it’s a celebration of empowerment in an industry where women continue to break barriers and redefine what it means to be a professional roofing contractor. I hope my story inspires other women to pursue their passions and make a difference in the industry.”

In addition to Laizure, other finalists for the award were:

  • Millie Hindes of Watergate Roofing in Indianapolis
  • Sarah Lechowich of True North Roofing in Cottage Grove, Minn.
  • Tomie Kay Morse of Morse Home Improvement in Dagsboro, Del.
  • Melanie Know of Restoration Builders in Round Rock, Texas

Honorable mentions were:

  • Stephanie Baird of Bliss Roofing in Happy Valley, Ore.
  • Tori Bobbs of Poseidon Roofing, LLC in Fort Myers, Fla.
  • Gina Farese of Marcor Construction in West Babylon, N.Y.
  • Heather Hitchcock of Royal Roofing in Deer Park, Texas
  • Stacy Lytton of Horch Roofing in Warren, Maine
  • Katelyn Reynolds of Property Masters in Pendleton, Ind.
  • Madelyn Smith of House Works of America in Columbia, S.C.
  • Sarah Wilis of WxTite, Greensboro, N.C.