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Auxiliary Corner

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of North Carolina, PHCC of NC supports the ideals of the PHCC Association as related to the plumbing and HVACR industries. In cooperation with the PHCC of NC Association, the Auxiliary promotes public awareness of the industry through education and communication.

Our Vision

To educate individuals on the available opportunities in the PHCC organization and industry.

To strengthen communication to effectively promote public awareness to all age groups.

To be an avenue for members who are not in the industry but want to be involved with Auxiliary’s Mission of improving the organization and the industry.

To help ensure the future of our industry and our organizations through education, promotion, importance, and longevity, not only at convention but throughout the year.

Auxiliary Membership

Five Most Important Reasons to Become an Auxiliary Member

Scholarships

Each year the Auxiliary awards thousands of dollars to students wishing to further their education.

Education

The Auxiliary is committed to educating the public on industry careers, health and safety, professionalism, and the importance of plumbing, heating and air conditioning to our everyday lives.

Support

The Auxiliary’s highest goal is support and awareness of the PHCC of NC, the PHCC of NC Educational Foundation, the PHCC— State and National Auxiliary and our Industry Sponsors.

Events

Welcoming Events at Convention - Members, spouses and guests have events to attend and attract them to come to convention. These events are open to everyone and provide a great way to communicate our Vision, make lifelong friends and learn about the industry and the Auxiliary’s Mission.

Road Map

To provide an avenue of membership to contractors and non-contractors who wish to support the mission and vision of the PHCC Association and the plumbing and HVACR industries.

2025 Auxiliary Service Project

This summer, the PHCC of NC Auxiliary is teaming up with Habitat for Humanity to create New Homeowner Welcome Kits for families settling into their very first homes—and we’d love for you to be part of it!

Our goal is to supply 20 buckets per region (a total of 60 buckets across all regions), each filled with essential household items like basic tools, cleaning supplies, and other necessities to help make a house feel like home.

You can support the effort by choosing items from our donation list.

If donating a branded item, please provide 20 (enough for your region).
If donating a non-branded item, we’ll need 60 to cover all regions.

View the Donation List Here

Donations accepted through July 28, 2025

Let’s come together to build stronger communities—one bucket at a time!

Grace Sullivan Memorial Scholarship

To be eligible, you must be the child, grandchild, or sibling child of a contractor who is a current member or associate member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors of North Carolina. Click the link below to get your application. Thousands in scholarships will be awarded this year.
Deadline June 30th, 2025

CLICK HERE to View and submit the 2025 Application

View the Guidelines and requirements:

ARTICLE I --- PURPOSE

Section 1 The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors of North Carolina Auxiliary Education and Scholarship Action Team hereby establishes an annual Scholarship Award to honor and further the education of worthy individuals pursuant to the regulations hereby set up.

Section 2 This Scholarship Award shall be known as the Grace Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Award, shall be at least in the amount of one thousand ($1000) dollars, and shall be presented at or before the annual summer convention of the PHCC North Carolina.

ARTICLE II--ELIGIBILITY

Section 1.. In order to be eligible for this one-year one-time only scholarship award, the applicant must be the child, grand-child, or sibling child of a contractor who is a current member or associate member of the Plumbing-Heating Cooling-Contractors of North Carolina (or said a relative of a deceased member).

Section 2.. Or the applicant may also be said relative of an employee who has been employed for a minimum of five (5) years by a member or associate member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors of North Carolina. Said applicant must be sponsored by the member or associate member.

ARTICLE III-- SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Section 1.. To qualify for this Scholarship Award, the applicant, within the class stipulated above, must be either: (a) a graduate or a candidate for graduation within (6) months of high school in the public school system of North Carolina or, a graduate or a candidate for graduation within six (6) months of some recognized private or denominational school at the high school level; or (b) a student in good standing already enrolled in a college, university, trade school or registered apprentice program.

Section 2.. The applicant must be a student of good standing and must have maintained a scholastic average of C or better for the previous two (2) years of an academic course or study preceding the date of application.

Section 3a…College or university applicants must furnish three (3) letters of recommendation, including a letter from their high school principal or college or university dean certifying as to the applicant’s scholastic ability, character, and worthiness to receive this financial award for furthering their education.

Section 3b…Trade School or Apprentice program applicants must furnish three (3) letters of recommendation, including a letter from their high school principal or program administrator certifying as to the applicant’s scholastic ability, character, and worthiness to receive this financial award forfurthering their education.

ARTICLE IV --APPLICATIONS

Section 1 Applicant shall, on or before the 30th day of June of a given year, apply by: (a) writing a letter of application to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee. (b) Enclosing with the letter are the three (3) letters of recommendation and a transcript of the applicant’s scholastic record for the preceding two (2) years. (c) Application must be postmarked by April 15.

ARTICLE V --AWARD

Section 1 Following the receipt of applications for the award, the Chair of the Scholarship Committee shall call a meeting of the committee for the purpose of passing upon the applications and shall decide the recipient of the Scholarship Award to be used in furthering the applicant’s education at a recognized college, university or recognized and approved trade school or registered apprenticeship program. In making the award the committee shall give consideration to the following factors: (a) Scholarship (b) Character (c) Worthiness (d) Personality. If the committee chooses, it may ask the applicants to appear for a personal interview.

Section 2 On determining the recipient of the award, the committee shall notify the Chair of the Auxiliary Education and Scholarship Action Team of its decision, and the Chair of the Scholarship Committee shall thereupon notify the recipient of the award and at the same time invite the applicant to attend the summer convention for presentation of the award.

ARTICLE VI --CONDITIONS

Payment of the Scholarship Award shall be to the college, university, trade school, or registered apprentice program of the recipient’s choice at the beginning of the applicant’s first semester or quarter of study. The Auxiliary Education and Scholarship Action Team reserves the right to make exceptions in the dispensing of funds in regards to financial aid criteria.

ARTICLE VII-- GENERAL

Section 1 The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to reject any and all applicants for the award should they not prove desirable.

Section 2 If scholarship is awarded to a member company, sponsoring a scholarship recipient, that and is running their own program, funds or remaining funds, will be returned to the scholarship fund within 60 days, if recipient drops from enrollment for any reason.

Revised 03-15-24

Please join us in Congratulating the 2023 Grace Sullivan Scholarship Winners!

The PHCC of NC Auxiliary is pleased to announce the 2023 Grace Sullivan Scholarship recipients. These students, each related to or working for members of PHCC of NC, display and eagerness to learn and continue their education and give back to their communities at large. The recipients are Caitlin Holland, Carter Jones, Dominic Reed, and Liam Michael Whalen. Please join us in congratulating these bright individuals.

Hunter Osborne Styers - Gastonia Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
Grant Styers - Gastonia Plumbing & Heating Co. Inc.
Samuel Robert Buckner - Griffin Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.
Harley Brinson - Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Cape Fear
Sedona Murdock - PipeTechs Plumbing

If you would like to join the PHCC of NC Auxiliary, please email Stephanie@phccnc.com