International Surface Fabricators Association Announces Annual Awards
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) honored its best with its 2019 awards during the group’s recent annual meeting and conference here – including an induction into the ISFA Hall of Fame.
Erica Hussey, of J.C.W. Countertops in Woburn, Mass., received the Hall of Fame nod, joining a long list of esteemed industry professionals.
(L-R) ISFA President Augie Chavez, Erica Husseym and ISFA Executive Director Amy Miller.
Hussey served ISFA through numerous Board of Director positions, including treasurer and secretary, and also hosted events at her shop.
The Hall of Fame Award is given to the individual who has, in the course of his/her career, made significant contributions to the decorative surfacing industry, and has demonstrated leadership and commitment to the ideals of ISFA.
The other honored winners are:
Fabricator of the Year: ROCKin’teriors, Raleigh, N.C. This is the second time the company has won the award. ROCKin’teriors continues to push the envelope on quality, craftsmanship and service within the surface industry. Laura Grandlienard has diversified her business to cover the spectrum from high-end residential and custom builder work, to ventilated and direct adhere facades.
The Fabricator of the Year is awarded to an individual of a fabricator member company that in the past year has best exemplified the ISFA ideals of quality, innovation, character and exemplary service to ISFA and/or the decorative surfacing industry, with overall excellence
Associate of the Year Award: CaraGreen LLC, Raleigh, N.C. The company has led the charge for sustainable materials and is a true champion for the environment. Under the leadership of Jessica McNaughton, CaraGreen has actively engaged in, and been an advocate for ISFA. In 2019, CaraGreen hosted a Roundtable event in Raleigh, N.C., and introduced several new members to the association.
Associate of the Year is given to an associate member company that, in the past year, best exemplifies the role of servicing the needs of fabricator member companies, and best supports ISFA in all activities.
Innovator Award: INDEKO, Zapopan, Mexico. Founded by Rodrigo Velazquez as the first surface company in Mexico. INDEKO accelerated the standards for its peers through its commitment to continuous improvement and its embrace of best practices across all products and surfaces. In a unique move, the company brought together various ISFA members to create beautiful solid-surface installations in 460 rooms in a Playa Mujeres hotel in Cancun.
The Innovator Award is for the member firm or individual who goes outside the box to create a product or system that enhances the life or elevates the role of the surface fabricator.
Envision Award: Wilsonart, Temple, Texas. The company earned the honor for its new THINSCAPE Performance Tops; with a sleek, ½”-thick profile, the material is suitable for horizontal residential or commercial applications. Manufactured in the United States, THINSCAPE can be fabricated dry, cleans easily, and is easy to clean and aimpact-, scratch- and moisture-resistant. The material is UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified for indoor air quality.
The Envision Award is given to the manufacturer member that excels in creating something imaginative and special for the surfacing industry.
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