Sanders Joins NTCA Ring of Honor

JACKSON, Miss. – Woody Sanders is the recipient of the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) Ring of Honor award for 2024.

The honor is bestowed upon individuals making significant contributions to the tile industry.

Sanders founded D.W. Sanders Tile and Stone in 1994 in Marietta, Ga., following in the footsteps of his grandfather, A.W. Cook, who established his own tile contracting business in 1929. Sanders became a journeyman tile and stone setter at a young age, laying the foundation for his future success.

As a Certified Tile Installer, Sanders has dedicated himself to advancing the industry’s technical and educational standards. He serves on NTCA Technical and Educational Committees and is a regional evaluator for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF).

In recognition of his outstanding service and support, Woody was honored with the Dan Hecox Service Award by the CTEF in 2021, noting his financial and volunteer contributions to the organization and underscoring his dedication to advancing tile education and training.

Under Sanders’ leadership, DW Sanders Tile & Stone earned widespread acclaim for installation excellence, receiving numerous NTCA Five-Star Contractor Awards.

Beyond his professional achievements, Woody Sanders is committed to giving back to his community. He partnered with NTCA First Vice President Rod Owen of C.C. Owen Tile in Jonesboro, Ga., to support the Construction Education Foundation of Georgia (CEFGA) and the SkillsUSA Program, providing valuable resources and mentorship to area high school students pursuing careers in tile.

As the current NTCA Second Vice President, Woody Sanders has authored numerous documents for the NTCA Technical Committee and Methods and Standards Committee, advocating for adherence to TCNA and ANSI Standards.