The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) has announced the winners of its 2012 Howard Olansky Affiliate of the Year Awards. Named after the late Howard Olansky, co-founder of Floor Trends magazine, the annual awards honor regional WFCA affiliates that exhibit excellence in their member communications, training, benefits and related programs. The awards are co-sponsored by Floor Trendsmagazine.
First-place awards are given in three categories, determined by the size of the affiliate: Large, Medium and Small. Honorable mentions in each category are also given in acknowledgement of the efforts of deserving affiliates. Criteria for the awards includes the affiliates’ educational and training programs, lobbying and advocacy, social action, community support and charitable efforts, and membership recruitment and benefits.