At the First PCEA National Convention, May 17, 1975, Dale Gillis, Vice President of G.G. Ray Co. of Charlotte, a large Roofing Company at that time, presented to the Association two handsome trophies as a memorial award in memory of Rudolph John Barnes, Past President of G.G. Ray Company. Mr. Barnes was a strong supporter in the efforts made to make the PCEA a National Association. Since that time, the Rudolph John Barnes Award has been presented annually by National PCEA to recognize exceptional service at the National level by an outstanding individual in the Association. The original selection committee was made up of the National Directors from each chapter and they chose the recipient from members presented to them by their various chapters. This selection committee was later changed as the Association grew to the present Committee that consists of the five most recent active recipients.  The award consists of a large trophy with the recipient's name affixed, and is retained by the recipient for a period of one year, until the next recipient is selected.   A smaller trophy is then presented to the previous recipient as a permanent award.

Randall Williams named the 2019 - 2020 National Estimator of the Year

This year’s recipient is Randall Williams. 

Perhaps the most coveted award given by PCEA is the Rudolph John Barnes National Estimator of the Year Award.  This award is given annually to a person that has gone above and beyond on the National Level to contribute to the success of PCEA.  

Randall has been a member of the Catawba Valley Chapter for 18 years.  In that time he has loyally supported and participated in his chapter’s success.  His service within Catawba Valley has included multiple Chapter Board roles such as Chapter Board Treasurer, 1st Vice President, President Elect, Past President, and National Director.  He has also served as Chapter President three times.  

In addition to his service to the local community and Catawba Valley Chapter, Randall has served extensively on our association’s National level. He has held positions such as National Convention Planning Committee Chair, Convention Golf Committee Chair, Budget Committee Chair, Ted G. Wilson Scholarship Committee Chair, Nominations & Elections Committee Chair, Long Range Planning Committee Chair, and Past National President. He is also the only member in the history of PCEA to hold the esteemed position of National President for two terms.

Over the years, Randall has been awarded the Chapter Services Award, Merit Award, a Fellowship within the Order of Isosceles, and has been named “Estimator of the Year” twice before.  He has been instrumental in local fundraisers such as the Annual Kenneth N. Houston Memorial Golf Tournaments, Raffles, Port-a-Pit Events, and LEED Certification.

PCEA is indebted to Randall for his tireless efforts within his community and our association.  We thank you for your loyalty and we celebrate your hard work!

Past Recipients