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12/15/2025

Rally Behind One of Our Own: Nominate Ben Weber for NPMA PestVet of the Year

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WSPMA members—now is the time to show up in a big way for Washington’s pest management community and our veteran leaders.

The NPMA PestVets Council is accepting nominations for the 2025 NPMA David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award, and the Washington State Pest Management Association proudly encourages our members to nominate Ben Weber.

This is a national award, and we have a real opportunity to make sure Washington’s voice is heard loud and clear. Let’s flood the nomination channel with Ben’s name.

About the Award

The PestVet of the Year Award honors a U.S. military veteran who exemplifies integrity, selfless service, compassion, and dedication—values that reflect the legacy of David Cooksey, who inspired and supported countless veterans transitioning into civilian careers in pest management.

Recipients of this national recognition demonstrate leadership, community involvement, and a commitment to helping other veterans succeed in our industry.

Why Ben Weber

Ben embodies every aspect of this award.

As the first-ever recipient of WSPMA’s PestVet of the Year Award, Ben has shown extraordinary dedication to the pest management profession and the people within it. His leadership, mentorship, and advocacy for veterans in pest control have made a lasting impact—both here in Washington and across our industry.

Ben’s service to our country continues to echo through his professional life, where he brings integrity, compassion, and excellence to everything he does. His contributions uplift colleagues, strengthen our industry, and remind us of the values that connect us as a community.

Submit Your Nomination

Nominations are due by early February. The form is quick, and every nomination helps.

Nomination form:
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7165597/PestVet-of-the-Year-Nominations

The form will ask for Ben’s contact information—please use:

Let’s come together as an association to ensure Ben’s service and example are recognized nationally.

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