Coverings, the premier international tile and stone exhibition in North America, has introduced a new distinguished awards program, the Coverings Champions, to recognize industry leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to the event and the broader tile and stone community.

The inaugural class of Coverings Champions includes four eminent visionaries who have played pivotal roles in shaping the exhibition through their active involvement in educational sessions, expert panels, special projects, and outreach efforts. Selected by the show's Board of Directors, the 2025 Champions are being recognized for their consistent advocacy and considerable volunteer contributions to Coverings.

The first recipients of this prestigious honor are Steven Clem (Principal, TVS, Atlanta), Tony Malisani (President, Malisani Inc.), Woody Sanders (President, DW Sanders Tile & Stone Contracting), and Harold Yarborough (Former Chairman, D&B Tile Distributors). These industry veterans have been instrumental in catalyzing innovation and enhancing both the show experience and the positive trajectory of the tile and stone industry.

The Coverings 2025 Champions will be honored alongside this year's Rock Stars at a special ceremony in The Coverings Lounge (Booth 4300) on Tuesday, April 29, from 4-5 p.m. EDT. Show attendees are invited to participate in the festivities recognizing these leaders for their significant impacts and steadfast leadership in advancing Coverings and the global tile and stone community.

For more information about the awards ceremony and to register for Coverings 2025 (April 29-May 2), visitors can go to coverings.com/coverings-rock-stars or Coverings.com.