GREENVILLE, S.C. – Conference Carolinas announced a new corporate sponsor as Builder Services of North Carolina will be recognized as presenting the student-athlete with the highest grade point average the Elite 26 academic award at each championship site.

Builder Services of North Carolina is a trusted and established leader in commercial emergency restoration, specializing in a wide range of services aimed at mitigating damage and restoring properties across the southeastern United States. They offer emergency restoration, power generation, rapid response climate control, water supply, heavy equipment, and site support services.

“With their footprint established within our membership, and the devastation Hurricane Helen had on several of our members, we felt this was a perfect alignment with our values,” said Craig McPhail, Conference Carolinas associate commissioner. “Their ability to get people back in operation quickly means everything to the business of higher education and the impact it has on our student-athletes.”

“Builder Services is incredibly proud to partner with Conference Carolinas in support of their mission and student-athletes. We believe that higher education is the foundation and the power that drives our future, and this partnership reflects our shared commitment to excellence, hard work, and community," said Senior Vice President with Builder Services of NC Joe Johnson.

“At Builder Services, our team is dedicated to helping businesses, organizations, and higher education facilities recover and return to full operations as quickly and safely as possible after a disaster or loss," Johnson concluded. "We understand the effort, discipline, and determination it takes to succeed, qualities we see every day in student-athletes across Conference Carolinas."