The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) announced the launch of the NPMA Technology Adopter Award, a new annual award sponsored by FieldRoutes that recognizes companies that have embraced innovative technology to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency and strengthen their workforce. The award reflects the industry’s growing recognition that forward-thinking technology adoption can transform a company at every level.
How to nominate
Nominations for the Technology Adopter Award will be evaluated across five key areas: technology integration, business growth, operational optimization, workforce development and innovation mindset. Applications ask companies to describe the technologies they have adopted and the impact on their operations and people, as well as to highlight a specific technology decision that has most defined their company’s trajectory.
In addition to the Technology Adopter Award, NPMA has opened its call for nominations for five additional annual awards recognizing excellence across the pest management profession. All nominations are due by June 30, 2026.
- Culture Catalyst Award, sponsored by Arrow Exterminators
- Emerging Leader Award, sponsored by Rentokil Terminix
- Excellence in Sustainability Award, sponsored by Nisus Corporation
- NPMA Gives Award, sponsored by WorkWave
- Technology Adopter Award, sponsored by FieldRoutes
- Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products
The award recipient will be selected by a committee of NPMA and FieldRoutes representatives and recognized at PestWorld, October 20-23, 2026, in Grapevine, Texas.
“Pest management has always been an industry that adapts, and today’s technology landscape offers more tools than ever to help our members run smarter, more efficient businesses. The NPMA Technology Adopter Award is our way of recognizing the companies that are making the most of those opportunities,” said Dominique Stumpf, CEO of NPMA, in a news release. “We’re grateful to FieldRoutes for their partnership in this recognition, and we look forward to celebrating the members who are raising the bar for what a technology-driven pest management business can achieve.
To submit a nomination or application, visit: www.npmapestworld.org/awards.
About the NPMA
The National Pest Management Association is a non-profit organization with more than 4,000 members. It was established in 1933 to support the pest management industry’s commitment to the protection of public health, food and property from the diseases and dangers of pests. The association has had many notable leaders over the years, including Pest Management Professional Hall of Famers Bill Buettner (Class of 1998), Dr. Ralph Heal (Class of 2003), Dr. Phil Spear (Class of 2004) and Bob Rosenberg (Class of 2013), to name just a few.
About the Author
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