Breaking NEWS: Scholarships to IRE 2025 are here!

By Dani Sheehan. 

Dreaming of IRE 2025? Here’s how to make it happen. 

Your peers are still raving about the International Roofing Expo (IRE) and NWIR Days last year – but you missed out. Now, you’re determined to make it happen for IRE 2025, but you’re not sure how to swing it. Good news: National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is offering three Network of Educating Women Scholarships (NEWS) for first-time attendees! This is your chance to dive into all the networking, education and excitement you’ve been waiting for.  

Working in roofing is about building a community where everyone can thrive. These scholarships give you a chance to attend events designed to help you break barriers and influence the trajectory of your career for a lasting impact on the industry. Plus, you’ll discover tools and strategies that benefit you and your employer alike. Here’s what the scholarship includes: 

• Complimentary registration for NWIR days (February 16-17) 
• Expo pass for the IRE tradeshow 
• Super pass to educational sessions (February 19-21) 
• Hotel accommodations 
• Round-trip airfare 
• A personalized agenda crafted by the NWIR Mentorship Committee 

As part of the scholarship, you’ll spend two to three hours staffing the NWIR booth during the tradeshow. It’s a fantastic way to connect with industry experts, get behind-the-scenes insight and become part of the action at one of the biggest events of the year. Afterward, you’ll share a summary of your experience and some event photos on social media – because if it’s not on Instagram, did it even happen? 

The deadline to apply is approaching fast! Submit your application by November 22, and as early as December 11, you could be planning your trip to San Antonio, Texas, for February 16-21, 2025. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your career to the next level.