Flooring Sustainability and Project Design Award
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Flooring Sustainability Summit adds a new initiative to celebrate innovation and leadership in sustainable design.

The Flooring Sustainability Summit Project Design Award program will honor exceptional projects that demonstrate the critical role flooring plays in creating environmentally responsible and visually compelling spaces.
“We launched this awards program to spotlight creativity and the role of flooring in sustainable design today,” said Bill Griese, chairman of the Flooring Sustainability Summit. “With growing demands for healthy and climate-conscious projects, flooring is integral to building performance, occupant wellness and environmental impact.”
He added that this program is a way to celebrate the innovators who are setting new standards of what’s possible.
The Project Design Award program is open to architects, designers, planners and construction professionals. Eligible projects must have been completed in the United States within the past three years.
Submissions will be evaluated in two categories: residential and commercial. Judges will consider resource efficiency, innovation, environmental and human health impacts, relevant certifications and overall design excellence.
Supporting materials such as performance data and client testimonials are strongly encouraged.Most importantly is that the entry demonstrates how flooring played a central role in the project’s sustainability strategy. There is no entry fee to participate. Entries must be received by May 19.
Winners will be recognized at the 2025 Flooring Sustainability Summit onJuly 16-17. They will be entitled to a complimentary registration to the summit. Awards will be presented July 17 and be featured in a post-show press release and on the Flooring Sustainability website.

