Young Entrepreneur Award 
Do you know a young entrepreneur in the pest management industry? NPMA is currently accepting nominations for the annual Young Entrepreneur Award, presented by Rentokil-Steritech, recognizing young entrepreneurs working in the professional pest management industry who have helped create or develop an industry business and/or those who have stewarded a meaningful industry concept to fruition. Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Aug. 29, 2018.

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Women of Excellence Award 
NPMA is now accepting nominations for the annual Women of Excellence Award, sponsored by Target Specialty Products. This award is open to women across the pest management industry - pest control companies, manufacturers, research organizations, etc. - who demonstrate outstanding leadership and have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the profession, their business, and other women in the industry. Click here for more information and to nominate a candidate. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. ET on Aug. 31, 2018.

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ADM Milling of Overland Park, KS
Ambicol Services S.A.S., of Colombia
Arbest Pest Control, Inc., of Streator, IL
Bug Off Jamaica Limited of Jamaica
Continual Growth of Albuquerque, NM
Desert Oasis Pest Control of Las Cruces, NM
Indiana Bed Bug Assassins of Shelbyville, IN
My Bug Guy of Albuquerque, NM
Rocky's Pest Control of Roscoe, IL
Safeway Pest Control, Inc., of Linfield, PA
Stampede pest Control of Minden, NV
Track, Ltda., of Uruguay
Worldwide Exterminating Services of Bayamon, PR

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