Coverings Calling for Rock Stars

ARLINGTON, Va. – Coverings is seeking nominations for its 2017 group of Coverings Rock Stars, an awards program that recognizes the best up-and-coming young professionals in the tile and stone industry. Selected by a committee of industry leaders, each outstanding individual will be awarded based on his or her impact on the industry, along with previous industry recognition.

“Now in its third year, this program highlights the industry’s greatest young leaders, entrepreneurs, inventors, and game-changers,” said Alena Capra, Coverings industry ambassador. “This next generation of professionals is laying the groundwork for the future of the industry, and we’re looking forward to celebrating their talents and achievements at Coverings.”

Rock Star nominees must be 35 or younger, and currently employed by or as an architect, designer, distributor, retailer, contractor, installer, fabricator, specifier, trade-association member or manufacturer in the tile and stone industry. Nominators must also be active and experienced in the industry.

Award winners will receive a one-night hotel stay in Orlando to attend Coverings this April. They’ll also be featured in online and onsite promotions, and will be honored, along with their nominators, at an awards breakfast at Coverings.

To nominate a qualified individual, complete a submission form at . All nominations must be submitted by Jan. 6.

Sponsors of Coverings are The Ceramic Tile Distributor Association (CTDA), Tile of Spain/Spanish Ceramic Tile Manufacturer’s Association (ASCER), Ceramics of Italy/Confindustria Ceramica, National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The show is managed by Taffy Event Strategies, LLC.

Coverings 2017 takes place April 4-7 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. For more information, visit coverings.com or contact Taffy Events, Coverings Show Management, 703-539-5504.

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