Fence fam — in this episode of Fence Guy Friday Podcast, I'm joined by Jesus Nieto, a multi-year AFA Fence Pro Awards winner and longtime industry leader. We break down exactly what the Pro Awards are, how to submit, what makes a project stand out, and why these awards can be a game-changer for your fence company. Jesus has been in the industry for 38 years and his team once won 15 out of 18 awards in a single year — so if you've ever wondered how these awards work or if you should enter, this is the episode you need. We also talk about: ✅ What judges are really looking for ✅ How Pro Awards help marketing & credibility ✅ Special Interest Groups (SIGs) like Hispanic Fence Professionals ✅ FenceTech education growth + Spanish sessions ✅ Why networking in AFA matters more than people think Pro Awards submission deadline: December 15 Get your projects in before the clock runs out! If this helped you, drop a comment with the project you're submitting and what category you're aiming for Like, subscribe, and share with a contractor who needs to enter this year. #FenceGuyFriday #AFAProAwards #FenceTech #AmericanFenceAssociation #FenceIndustry