Rheem presented its 2016 Premier Performers awards to the Rheem and Ruud distributor winners recently in Colorado. The program, which started in 2009, selects winners based on a performance criteria that includes: business and sales growth; superior customer service and support; partnership dedication; and more.

The Premier Performers were rewarded with a trip to The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch in Avon, Colorado, where they were recognized at the 8th Annual Premier Performer awards banquet.

The Rheem and Ruud 2016 Platinum-level award winners are: Allied HVAC Distributors of Midlothian, Virginia; and Hoffman Supply of Springfield, Mo.

In adversiting, the platinum level winners were: RSD of Lake Forest, California; and Southern Pipe and Supply of Meridian, Mississippi.

The Gold-level award winners were: ABR Wholesalers of Rochester, New York; Air Management Supply of La Vista, Nebraska; Blackman Plumbing of Bayport, New York; Ferguson Heating and Cooling of Addison, Illinois; Ferguson HVAC East West Air of Pomona, California; Hajoca Corporation of Atlanta; Key Refrigerators of Kansas City; Tropic Supply of Sunrise, Fla; and Western Nevada Supply of Reno, Neveda.

“These Premier Performer winners are the best-in-class in their communities and across the nation — they have continually showed superior customer service and support,” said Randy Roberts, vice president, sales, Rheem Air Conditioning Division. “We are proud of these Rheem and Ruud distributors for going above and beyond. The winners have truly earned this honor and we congratulate all of them on a job well done within the HVAC industry.”