The International Surface Event, which takes place January 24-26, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, opens entries from the annual Best of Awards. 

Marking its 25th year, the Joseph J. Smrekar Memorial Award was established in 1998 by Milliken and Company to honor the late Dr. Joseph Smrekar, a longtime industry professional who set the standard for service to the CRI and the carpet industry.

Xpress Global Systems, LLC (XGS) announces that Daniel Millbank, Sr. Director - Information Technology, has been recognized as a 2023 Info-Tech CIO Award winner in the Large & Enterprise Business division by Info-Tech Research Group.

After four regional competitions across the United States, The International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces | StonExpo | TileExpo and the International Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) announce and congratulate the eight regional finalists who have qualified to the National Competition in Las Vegas. 

The 2024 Rock Star Awards commemorate the 10th year of the popular awards program, highlighting Coverings’ steadfast and decade-long commitment to advancing industry growth by honoring exceptional young talent and promoting continued education, networking and career-growth opportunities.

Shaw Industries Group celebrates Shaw President and CEO Tim Baucom and Vance Bell, former CEO and current chairman of the board, who were named on the Georgia 500 list.

William M. Bird and East Bay Supply Company, both members of the Southern Diversified Distributors family of companies, were awarded for high achievement in the distribution and support of Schönox smoothing, patching, and self-leveling products over the course of the year. 

Designers, architects, builders, contractors, distributors, retailers, installers and other industry professionals are invited to submit their projects via the CID project submission portal by the Dec. 20, 2023, deadline.

The National Tile Contractors Association recognizes the career accomplishments of Chris Walker of the David Allen Company (Contractor Member) and Eric Edelmayer of the Noble Company (Associate Member) for their support and service.

The WSLA Awards advance, honor and connect the most powerful women at the forefront of sustainability who are making a difference in the world by initiating lasting change.