The winning entry was submitted by DM Hardwood Designs in Mission Viejo, Calif. The company also received the 2002 award for Best Manufacturer Finished Design.
To be eligible to compete in the Master Division, entrants must previously have won a Floor of the Year award in any category. Members' Choice awards are voted on by NWFA members. This is DM Hardwood Design's 11th Floor of the Year award.