THE COLONY, TX. — Texas-based Colony Air Conditioning and Heating has earned national recognition as the 2026 ACCA Residential Contractor of the Year.
Colony Air Conditioning and Heating was recognized by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) during the association’s spring annual conference. The award is one of the top national awards for HVAC contractors and is widely recognized as the most prestigious award in the industry.
Colony Air Conditioning and Heating represents the best among ACCA members, showing exceptional leadership and problem-solving during major industry shifts including refrigerant standards and workforce challenges.
Kurt Hudson, 2026–2027 chair of the ACCA Board of Directors, noted the exceptional talent of this year’s awardees.
“I’m incredibly proud of this year’s award winners,” said Hudson. “Each recipient has shown remarkable dedication to advancing our industry through innovation, leadership, and service excellence. These honorees exemplify the resourceful spirit that defines ACCA membership, and their achievements inspire all of us to aim higher.”
ACCA’s Awards Program champions excellence, innovation, and service across the HVACR industry. Each year, ACCA shines a spotlight on the “best of the best”—contractors, leaders, and teams whose dedication and achievements are driving real change for their businesses, their communities, and the skilled trades. These honors celebrate the transformative impact ACCA contractors make every day, raising standards of professionalism, safety, and customer care while shaping a stronger future for the contracting industry.
Award winners are chosen by designated selection committees based on the specific award.
“This recognition reflects the standards our team lives by every day. What I mean by that is doing what’s best for our customer, taking pride in our work, and delivering quality that our customers can count on,” said Kathy Everett, owner of Colony Air Conditioning and Heating.
For more information about ACCA’s awards program or its work to support the HVACR industry, visit acca.org/awards.