Honours and awards recipients recognised for outstanding leadership, service and contributions to the HVAC&R industry. ATLANTA (28 June 2026) – ASHRAE recognised outstanding member achievements at its 2026 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, honouring individuals whose leadership, service and technical excellence have advanced the Society and the built environment.
Through the ASHRAE Honors and Awards programme, recipients were recognised for their contributions to innovation, sustainability, research, education and the continued advancement of HVAC&R and building science. ‘ASHRAE’s strength is built on the expertise, dedication and leadership of its members,’ said 2025–2026 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, P. E., CDP, ASHRAE Fellow, LEED AP.
"This year’s honours and awards recipients have made significant contributions to our Society, our industry and the communities we serve. Their achievements exemplify ASHRAE’s commitment to advancing the built environment and creating a more sustainable future. " Alvin Lo received the Dan Mills Chapter Programs Award, which recognises excellence in chapter programmes.
Lo is Director of Decarbonisation at CLP e, Hong Kong, China. Iain Walker received the Donald Bahnfleth Environmental Health Award, which recognises outstanding achievements in volunteer activities focused on environmental health issues. Walker is a research scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California.
Pratik Deokar received the George B. Hightower Technical Achievement Award, which recognises excellence in volunteer activities within the scope of Technical Committees, Technical Groups and Technical Research Groups. Deokar is a research engineer at Rheem Manufacturing Company, Lewisville, Texas.
