The International Surface Event (TISE), the largest North American event serving the floorcovering, stone & tile industries, opened today in Las Vegas.

Armstrong Flooring kicked off the morning with the first annual Thomas Armstrong Awards, honoring the distributors who exemplify integrity, a resilience of spirit and deep dedication to their customers.

Winners include:

• Wood Distributor of the Year: JJ Haines
• Residential Resilient: Ohio Valley Flooring
• Residential Distributor of the Year: Shnier
• Commercial Distributor of the Year: Florstar
• LVT Distributor of the Year: Florstar
• Distributor of the Year: Belknap White Group