On October 11, 2023, Heat Treat Today, in cooperation with the Metal Treating Institute (MTI), presented the 2023 Master Craftsman Award (also known as the Commercial Heat Treater of the Year Award) to Thermal Vac Technology CEO, Heather Falcone, and her team.
The award was presented at the formal awards presentation banquet at the MTI national conference in Tucson, AZ. Pictured above from left to right Thermal-Vac Technology representatives Julio Salazar, Christopher Falcone, Heather Falcone, Shane Driscol, Ryan Dourte, and Shannon Driscol with Doug Glenn, publisher of Heat Treat Today.
This award is given to the company that demonstrates making a positive impact on their community and their industry. Recognition is based on quality programs, pollution & hazardous waste control, community involvement, and industry leadership and judged by a panel of previous recipients.
At the award presentation, Doug Glenn highlighted that since “this Golden State company uses Best Practices for hazard prevention and waste management, the local fire company actually uses their facility to train new firefighters and other first responders.” Additionally, their track record for community involvement and leadership included mention of onsite AA meetings and sobriety support, as well as participating in Fair Chance Hiring, offering jobs to those recovering from homelessness, addition, poverty, incarceration, or other unfortunate life situations.
Thermal-Vac Technology received a plaque commemorating this auspicious recognition and a scholarship fund of $1500 from Heat Treat Today that was matched with another $1500 from MTI’s Education Foundation. The heat treater will award this $3000 to a high school or college student who is pursuing an education in heat treat.
Congratulations to Thermal-Vac Technology on this award.
