ISFA Awards for 2023 Now Open
INGOMAR, Pa. – The International Surface Fabricators Association (ISFA) will open its annual ISFA Awards to submissions on Feb. 1.
The ISFA Awards are open to all member fabricators representing successful applications. The program honors excellence in application design, fabrication and installation of projects using manufactured surfacing materials across nine categories
Seven of the awards are project-based. The categories are as follows:
- Commercial Solid Surface Project of the Year
- Residential Solid Surface Project of the Year
- Commercial Mineral Surface Project of the Year
- Residential Mineral Surface Project of the Year
- Commercial Quartz Project of the Year
- Residential Quartz Project of the Year
- Sustainable Project of the Year
Projects submitted must employ the designated surfacing material and meet the ISFA minimum standards for the material. In addition, the project must exemplify excellence in all methods of the fabrication process, including safety, training and the use of technology.
Project submissions must have been completed within the previous two calendar years prior to the entry deadline and comply with all association standards and award category requirements. Entries for consideration in multiple categories are accepted and encouraged, given they meet the criteria.
An independent panel of industry professionals will select the winners for the seven project-based awards.
The deadline for submissions is June 30, 2023. Submissions are free for ISFA members. Nonmembers can join ISFA for as little as $45 per month and submit their projects.
Additionally, two awards are given to individuals or companies that excel in the industry. They are as follows:
- The Fabricator of the Year Award recognizes an individual or a fabricator member organization that best exemplifies excellence in business using the ISFA ideals of quality, innovation, character, and service to the association and the manufactured surface industry. Current, active members of ISFA may submit nominations for this award. Self-nominations are accepted.
- The ISFA Hall of Fame Award recognizes an individual who has, during their career, made significant contributions to the decorative surfacing industry and demonstrated leadership and a commitment to the association’s ideals. Current, active members of ISFA may submit nominations for this award. Self-nominations are accepted.
The Fabricator of the Year and the ISFA Hall of Fame submissions will be narrowed to two finalists. These finalists will be determined by a vote from the association’s board of directors. The general membership will then choose the winners; the vote will be held August 1-15.
Winners will receive:
- One night’s all-inclusive stay at the ISFA Annual Conference, where they will be honored with a ceremony
- A physical award that includes a personalized plaque
- A feature story on ISFAnow.org, SurfacesMagazine.com and other promotional channels, including social media and newsletters, at the association’s discretion
- A feature story in Countertops & Architectural Surfaces magazine with an option for additional coverage in leading industry news outlets and media partners as a result of the association’s official press release
- Official digital assets for self-promotion, including award-winner logos and more for use on winners’ social media channels, websites and other marketing materials.
Winners will be announced at the 2023 ISFA Annual Conference, which will take place October 16-19, 2023, at the Sonesta Ocean Point resort at Maho Beach in Sint Maarten. Entrants should submit their projects with the expectation of attending the Awards Celebration at the 2023 ISFA Annual Conference.
“Fabricators founded our association to provide growth opportunities for professionals within the manufactured surfacing industry,” said Nancy Busch, ISFA executive director. “The ISFA Awards program is designed to create awareness around the wide array of surfacing materials on the market today and the unique applications for which they are used.
“Above all, the ISFA Awards program is a platform for fabricators to gain recognition for their outstanding work in a variety of applications.”
For complete details about the ISFA Awards, visit www.ISFAnow.org/ISFA-awards. View and download a complete submissions guide here.
