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title: "1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Harrisburg Recognized as Rookie of the Year at Annual Convention"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/6896e49c-aeb4-4e3c-bf3a-8fc3234d0038
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230606_1800_water_damage_of_harrisburg_recognized_as_rookie_of_the_year_at_annual_.html
category: "Restoration"
industry: "Home Services"
segment: "Restoration"
published: 2023-06-06T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:51.785Z
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# 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Harrisburg Recognized as Rookie of the Year at Annual Convention

**TL;DR:** 1-800 WATER DAMAGE of Harrisburg was recognized as Rookie of the Year at the BELFOR Franchise Group annual conference for its dedication to serving its community. The award was presented to Austin Duchaine, owner of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE in Harrisburg, PA, by the President of BFG, Rusty Amarante, and the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Tim Fagan.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-06-06. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230606_1800_water_damage_of_harrisburg_recognized_as_rookie_of_the_year_at_annual_.html).*

## Story

LAS VEGAS - At the BELFOR Franchise Group annual conference held at the Bellagio Resort in Las Vegas, Austin Duchaine, owner of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE in Harrisburg, PA, was awarded Rookie of the Year. This recognition further attests to his leadership and commitment to serving his community through challenging times.

Presented by the President of BFG, Rusty Amarante, and the President of 1-800 WATER DAMAGE, Tim Fagan, Austin Duchaine and his 1-800 WATER DAMAGE business were recognized for their dedication to making a difference in the community following water, fire, smoke and other loss or damage. The award highlights his contribution to the system and his overall commitment to going above and beyond for customers throughout Mechanicsburg, York, Camp Hill, and surrounding areas.

Duchaine is well deserving of the Rookie of the Year award for his performance and growth in under 12 months. Attesting to more than just quantifiable results, the award showcases Duchaine’s competency both professionally and ethically. His positive attitude and consistent contribution to the network and his peers are proof of his business acumen.

“I am honored to be awarded Rookie of the Year for my business in Harrisburg,” said Duchaine. As we continue to provide services following anything from flooding to fire damage and beyond, the award from BFG is proof of our dedication and compassion to making a difference in uncertainty. We are eager to see what we can continue to do for our community.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Home Services (sector)
- award recognition (topic)
- community service (topic)
- BELFOR Franchise Group (company)
- franchise conference (topic)
- 1-800 WATER DAMAGE (company)
- Tim Fagan (person)
- Rusty Amarante (person)
- Austin Duchaine (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230606_1800_water_damage_of_harrisburg_recognized_as_rookie_of_the_year_at_annual_.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6896e49c-aeb4-4e3c-bf3a-8fc3234d0038).