Coverings 2016 Seeking Rock Stars
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Coverings is now accepting for nominations for its next edition of Coverings’ Rock Stars – An Emerging Leaders Program to honor the best and the brightest young professionals in the tile and stone industry.
A panel of industry professionals will select the winners, based on an individual’s contributions to the tile and stone industry as well as previous industry recognition. Now in its second year, Coverings’ Rock Stars will be celebrated during a series of special events at Coverings 2016, which will be held April 18-21 inChicago.
“The tile and stone industry is brimming with extraordinary talent in every professional segment—these are the young visionaries and vanguards that are continually raising the bar with innovative ideas, developments and practices,” said Alena Capra, Coverings’ Industry Ambassador. “It’s important that we take the time to celebrate the achievements from the industry’s most impressive and promising youngleaders.”
To be eligible, Rock Star nominees must be age 35 or under and currently employed by/or, or operating as, an architect, designer, distributor, retailer, contractor/ installer, fabricator, specifier, trade association, or manufacturer in the tile or stone industry. Nominators should be an active professional also working in the industry.
The selected Rock Stars will each receive a one-nighthotel stay in Chicago to attend Coverings, and will be recognized at the CID Awards & Opening Night Celebration on April 18. Along with their nominators, the Rock Stars will also be honored at the Awards Breakfast at the show on Tuesday, April 19, where they can network, share insight from their experiences and discuss their shared passion of the tile and stone industry.
To nominate a qualified individual, or to nominate yourself, complete a submission form at coverings.com/RockStars. All nominations must be received by January 18.
Coverings 2016 takes place April 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. For more information, visit coverings.com or contact National Trade Productions, Coverings Show Management, 703-706-8257.
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