The American Fire Sprinkler Association announced Scott Cox, co-owner and president of Cox Fire Protection, Tampa, Florida, was elected by his peers as the recipient of AFSA's 2021 Young Professional of the Year award for educating, leading, and encouraging the next generation of fire sprinkler industry leaders. The award highlights the efforts of a young and talented fire protection professional who is under 40 and demonstrates exemplary technical, professional, and inclusive leadership skills, not only in their own businesses but also at a national level.