The Air Conditioning Contractors of America presented the association’s Distinguished Service Award to Tom Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Jackson Systems in Indianapolis, Indiana, during the ACCA Annual Conference and IE3 Expo, at the Gaylord National Harbor, Washington, D.C.

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an ACCA volunteer displaying extraordinary support to ACCA and ACCA’s mission to promote contractor professionalism and excellence.

Jackson serves as a volunteer on three ACCA Committees, the Professional Development Committee, the Standards Task Team, and the ACCA Conference Task Force. Jackson Systems is a long-time ACCA Corporate Partner and sponsor of ACCA events, including the ACCA Annual Conference and Fall Forums.

“ACCA proudly presents this prestigious award to Tom, a dear friend and champion of contractors,” said Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO. “Tom has a tremendous spirit that is immediately recognized when you watch him interact with contractors. He truly loves the HVAC industry, and I know that his entire team at Jackson Systems contribute to his success and fuel his drive to support this industry.”

Jackson stated, “I am humbled. It is a great honor to be recognized by ACCA, a tremendous organization dedicated to professionalism and excellence. I am accepting this award on behalf of the entire team at Jackson Systems, who share my passion for the industry and my vision for supporting ACCA members.