CertainTeed celebrates six North American gypsum trophy winners advancing to global competition

CertainTeed earns recognition in multiple arenas. 

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of building materials, is proud to celebrate six outstanding contractor teams selected as winners of the 2026 North American Gypsum Trophy Awards. Recognized for exceptional craftsmanship, technical expertise and innovative execution, the winning projects will represent North America at the Saint-Gobain International Gypsum Trophy Awards in Madrid, Spain, in April 2027.

2026 North American Winners

U.S. winners

• MidWest Drywall | Oral Roberts University Media Arts Center - Tulsa, Oklahoma
  • The MidWest Drywall team successfully delivered a high-performance learning environment by combining advanced acoustic solutions and innovative gypsum applications to meet stringent educational and design requirements. The project achieved both aesthetic excellence and cost efficiencies while enhancing classroom performance and occupant experience.
• Performance Contracting Inc. | Lindner Family Tennis Center - Cincinnati, Ohio
  • This transformative expansion of the Cincinnati Open elevated the experience for players and fans while reinforcing the tournament’s position as one of the world’s premier professional tennis events. Faced with a tight nine-month construction window between tournaments, PCI delivered innovative prefabricated wall systems featuring CertainTeed's GlasRoc® Sheathing, helping speed installation by more than two weeks.
• T.J. McCartney, Inc. | Enterprise Research Campus Buildings 3 & 5 - Boston, Massachusetts
  • Through innovative design and high-performance building systems, this project delivered a sophisticated multifamily community that elevates modern urban living while supporting long-term building resilience and occupant comfort. T.J. McCartney, Inc. partnered with the Saint-Gobain Building Science team to implement a simplified, high-performance wall system that maximized thermal efficiency, reduced material complexity and enhanced long-term durability of the building.

Canadian winners

• Alpha Drywall LP | First United - Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Alpha Drywall helped create a development that provides affordable housing, support services and administrative space for an organization dedicated to helping those in need. From three-story sloped walls to intricate Gyptone® acoustic ceiling systems, the project required precision, innovation and exceptional craftsmanship.
• DMD Triangle Drywall & Acoustics, Ltd. | University of Toronto Sam Ibrahim Building Instructional Centre 2 - Toronto, Ontario
  • The Sam Ibrahim Building was thoughtfully designed using neuroarchitecture principles to foster well-being, collaboration and academic achievement. In collaboration with architects CEBRA and ZAS, the 19,300-square-meter building establishes a sensory-forward, inclusive learning landscape that blends study, collaboration and social activities with the surrounding campus.
• Select Drywall & Acoustics | Limberlost Place - George Brown College - Toronto, Ontario
  • Limberlost Place is a landmark example of sustainable, low-carbon design, setting a new standard for environmentally responsible institutional buildings. Designed to meet the highest level of the Toronto Green Standard, the all-electric facility operates without on-site fossil fuels, using advanced heating and cooling systems, deep-water cooling from Lake Ontario and natural ventilation to maximize energy efficiency.

Behind every winning project is a team of craftspeople who translated an ambitious design into an exceptional finished environment. Collectively, these six projects demonstrate the precision, problem-solving and pride that define the best of the drywall and finishing industry.

“The Gypsum Trophy Awards not only recognizes these extraordinary projects but also celebrates the talented people who brought them to life,” said Carmen Bodden, president of interior products group. "Each winning team combined craftsmanship, specialized knowledge and ingenuity to bring a demanding vision to life. We are incredibly proud to recognize their achievements and have them represent North America on the global stage in Madrid."

The six winning teams will now carry the pride of the North American construction community to Madrid, where they will compete alongside leading drywall and finishing projects from around the world. The international competition will provide a global platform for their craftsmanship, innovation and technical excellence.

Meet the winning teams, explore their projects and follow their journey to Madrid at CertainTeed's Gypsum Trophy Awards page.

About CertainTeed

With innovative building solutions made possible through its comprehensive offering of interior and exterior products, CertainTeed is transforming how the industry builds. As leaders in building science and sustainable construction, CertainTeed makes it easier than ever to create high-performance, energy-efficient places to live, work and play, so that together we can make the world a better home.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,900 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services adapted to the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions provide sustainability, performance and well-being for its customers.

The group is guided by its purpose, "making the world a better home”.

€46.5 billion in sales in 2025
More than 162,000 employees, locations in 81 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050