The NWFA awarded Floor of the Year honors in master and expert divisions. Chicago-based Birger Juell Ltd. took home the contest's top accolade in the master division. Incorporating hickory, walnut, maple, and mahogany, the 800-square-foot entry features herringbone patterns framed between columns. Sam Rosenberg and Birger Juell designed the hand-scraped and hand-beveled floor. The company also installed, sanded and finished the floor.
In addition, ASID judges named a 1,300-square-foot piece submitted by Artisan Hardwood Floors of Austin, Texas the 2001 Floor of the Year in the expert division. The same installation also won the 2001 Member's Choice Award in the expert division. Member's Choice Awards are determined by a vote of convention attendees.