One of the highlights of the Convention was our Awards Dinner. Dave and Stacey Russell (Wall Tech Products, Michigan) were presented with a plaque and $1000 cash award as the Top Distributor for 2007. Other award recipients included: Top Distributor Per Capita, John Nichols, Homeworks (CO); #2 Distributor, Randy Moore, ICF Supply (WI); #3 Distributor, Kevin Germann, Garrett Building Materials (OK); Top Dealer, Jeff Pallister, Advanced Building Components (MT); #2 Dealer, Matt Zetlmeisl, ICF Constructors (TX); #3 Dealer, Zarach Epperson, Cabinet Cedar Products (MT); and Special Project of the Year, Kevin Birchmore for The McKernon Group (VT).

The General Sessions were packed with education and information on a variety of important topics. We were honored with the presence of several keynote speakers, including:  Stan Rashkin, National Director of the Energy Star for Homes program; Kelly Parker, P.E., LEED AP, President of GWS; Jim Neihof, Residential Director of the Portland Cement Association; and Chuck Vance, Fortified Program Manager for IBHS. BuildBlock CEO Mike Garrett presented new product announcements and moderated the Distributor Panel, a powerful Q&A session.

Vendor booths were located right outside of the meeting rooms, giving attendees the opportunity for a hands-on demonstration of ICF related accessories and tools. Attendees and vendor/exhibitors alike have commented on what a valuable networking experience it was.

Break-out Sessions gave attendees the chance to learn more about specific topics in a more intimate setting. Break-out Sessions included "The Competition's Disadvantages" by Dave Russell (Wall Tech Products, Master Distributor); "Selling Commercial Construction Projects" by Randy Wilkerson (Sustainable Building Components, Master Distributor); "Selling & Building with the Energy Star Program" by Sam Rashkin; "L.E.E.D." by Kelly Parker; and a hands-on demonstration by FossilCrete.