Garden City, N.Y.—Mohawk was the big winner at FCNews’ 30th annual Award of Excellence competition, garnering Best Overall manufacturer in the over $5 billion category en route to five total awards for the company.
In addition to winning Best Overall for the fifth time in six years, Mohawk took home top honors in the Carpet A, Resilient Commercial, Laminate A and Main Street categories.
Engineered Floors won Best Overall in the under $5 billion category for the fifth consecutive year. Sponsored by FCNews and Informa, organizers of The International Surfaces Event (TISE), 28 awards were announced at the event, which was held here at the Garden City Hotel.
Best Overall measured suppliers in 10 categories—product innovation, design, service, ease of doing business, professionalism of sales force, training/education, handling of claims, digital tools, ontime delivery and credit terms. While the Mohawk brand took top honors in five categories, its sister brands—Daltile and Unilin—won in the Tile and Technology B categories. Daltile has won for tile for nearly three decades running.
For the full coverage of the awards announcements and the Awards Dinner, held in N.Y. last month, see the June 1 digital edition.
And the winners are…
Best Overall (Over $5 Billion)
Mohawk
“Being recognized as Best Overall is an incredible honor, especially because this recognition comes directly from our retail partners. At Mohawk, we are committed to delivering the products, programs and support our customers need to succeed. This achievement reflects the hard work and strong partnerships we’ve built with retailers across the industry, and we are incredibly grateful for their continued trust and support.”
— Jeff Meadows
MOHAWK
Best Overall (Under $5 Billion)
Engineered Floors
“To be recognized by our retailers as the Best Overall winner again this year is a powerful statement to our team’s commitment to product excellence and service. We strive every day to deliver the innovation, service and quality that help our partners thrive in a competitive market. Northwest Georgia is the heart of American flooring, and we are proud to build on that legacy while continuously pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. A sincere thank you to our customers for this honor.”
— Joe Young
ENGINEERED FLOORS
Carpet A
Mohawk
“Mohawk’s win in the carpet category is a great reminder of the strength of our soft surface business. We’re grateful to our retail partners for recognizing the quality, design and value our carpet products bring to a customer’s home.”
— Jason Randolph
MOHAWK
Carpet B
Anderson Tuftex
“We’re honored to be recognized by our retailers with an Award of Excellence in the carpet category. At Anderson Tuftex, our focus is on listening to consumers and delivering on-trend, luxury products that bring beauty and a sense of sanctuary to the home—while helping our retail partners connect with high-end consumers and drive growth.”
— Bailey Walton
ANDERSON TUFTEX
Carpet C
Tarkett Home
“Tarkett Home is incredibly humbled to receive the Award of Excellence for the Carpet C category, especially because it was voted on by people that know the industry the best. To the retailers and flooring professionals who voted for us, thank you for your confidence and continuing to believe in what we do. Your support in our brand, our products and our team motivate us to keep pushing forward and creating flooring that feels like home.”
— Allison Bromwell
TARKETT HOME
Carpet Decorative & Area Rugs
Stanton Design
“Receiving the Award of Excellence from our retail partners is incredibly meaningful because it reflects the trust, collaboration and shared success we’ve built together. This recognition validates Stanton’s commitment to exceptional design, product innovation, service and delivering elevated flooring solutions that inspire retailers, designers and consumers alike.”
— Christine Zampaglione
STANTON DESIGN
Hardwood: Domestic
AHF Products
“Earning this award means a great deal to us because it comes from the retailers who understand the value of real wood better than anyone. They’re the ones showing homeowners why genuine hardwood elevates a space and why it builds long-term trust in your business.”
— Milton Goodwin
AHF PRODUCTS
Hardwood: Canadian
Mirage
“We are honored to have been voted No. 1 in the Hardwood Canadian category. This recognition reflects more than four decades of commitment to delivering products our partners can trust and will continue to drive us to innovate, evolve and raise the bar for years to come. It speaks to the passion of our team and the strong relationships we’ve built with dealers across North America.”
— Anne-Marie Quirion
MIRAGE
Hardwood: Europe
Kährs
“To our valued customers, thank you for once again voting Kährs Best European Hardwood Flooring supplier, marking our fifth win in the last six years. Your continued support, trust and belief in our products mean more than words can express. We are truly grateful to our retail partners and customers who choose Kährs every day.”
— Renee Tester Littleton
KÄHRS
Hardwood: Asia
Hallmark
“We want to sincerely thank our specialized retailers and the retail sales associates for representing our brand with professionalism, enthusiasm and trust. Only with their continued partnership is this truly a shared win-win accomplishment. Thanks again to the dealers who voted for us and continue to believe in the Hallmark brand.”
— Mark Casper
HALLMARK FLOORS
Resilient Hybrid
MSI
“At the heart of our company is a commitment to our customers and a passion for innovation. Thank you to our retail partners for helping us make dream surfaces attainable and for continuing to believe in our vision. We’re incredibly proud of our hybrid resilient products and the technology behind them, like our DryLuxe waterproof technology.”
— Jason Andrews
MSI
Rigid A
COREtec
“COREtec consistently delivers the most beautiful, highest-performing, trusted floors in the industry. Our design leadership is proven by the overwhelming number of national best sellers of any resilient brand. Our aggressive new product launches and customer-centered strategy will continue to position COREtec retailers to win well beyond 2026.”
— Seth Arnold
CORETEC
Rigid B
Karndean
“We’re honored to be recognized for the eighth consecutive year by our retail partners. This is a great opportunity to express once again how much appreciation we have for them. We’re proud to provide beautiful, well-made luxury vinyl they can sell with confidence. We thank them for this award, but more importantly, we thank them for their partnership.”
— Julie Thomas
KARNDEAN
Rigid Core C
IFC/Canopy
“IFC is honored to receive the Award of Excellence in the Rigid Core category for the third consecutive year. This recognition is meaningful because it comes from our valued retail partners and customers who believe in the quality, performance and design of our products. We remain committed to delivering flooring solutions that help our partners succeed.”
— Julian Dossche
IFC
Resilient Commercial
Mohawk
“The Mohawk Group win speaks to the trust customers place in our commercial flooring solutions. Whether it’s durability, design or performance, our teams work hard to create products that help support real commercial spaces and the people who use them every day.”
— Jason Randolph
MOHAWK
Resilient Sheet
Mannington
“To our loyal, fantastic, hardworking retail partners, Mannington thanks you. Our Mannington sales, marketing and product teams work hard to provide great product, service and experience for our customers, and it is a tremendous honor to be recognized for that effort.”
— Jimmy Tuley
MANNINGTON
Laminate A
Mohawk
“This laminate win is a proud moment for our team and a reflection of the continued excellence around our laminate products. Our retail partners have helped make laminate a strong, growing category, and we’re thankful for their continued support and confidence in Mohawk.”
— Jamie Kim
MOHAWK
Laminate B
Inhaus
“We are truly honored to receive the Award of Excellence in the Laminate category and are sincerely grateful for this recognition. A heartfelt thank you to our retail partners for your many years of trust, partnership and support. This achievement reflects what we’ve accomplished together, and we couldn’t have done it without you.”
— Derek Welbourn
INHAUS
Best Distributor (New for 2026)
All Surfaces
“We are incredibly honored to be named the inaugural Best Distributor, especially because this recognition comes directly from the customers we have the privilege to serve every day. At All Surfaces, we view our customers as long-term partners, and our team is deeply committed to supporting their success through exceptional service, trusted relationships and a relentless commitment to excellence.”
— John DeYoung
ALL SURFACES
Main Street
Mohawk/Aladdin Commercial
“This win means a lot because this segment is such an important part of the business for so many of our retailers. Aladdin continues to deliver products that are dependable, stylish and easy to sell.”
— Jamie Kim
MOHAWK
Technology A
Roomvo/QFloors
“Earning this Award of Excellence for a third year in a row is an incredible honor that reflects our ongoing commitment to the flooring community. It validates that the tools we’re building are genuinely helping retailers work more efficiently and close sales. This win fuels our drive to deliver even greater value in the years to come.”
— Pawel Rajszel
ROOMVO
Technology B
Unilin
“We are truly honored to receive the Award of Excellence and sincerely thank all those who rely on and believe in our technologies. This recognition confirms that our continuous investment in innovation, research and development is making a meaningful difference in the lives of the great people in our industry.”
— Floris Koopmans
UNILIN TECHNOLOGIES
Cushion A
Leggett & Platt
“We’re truly honored to win this prestigious award. Your success drives us to deliver the best products available.”
— Chris Palmer
LEGGETT & PLATT
Cushion B
Healthier Choice
“Healthier Choice is proud to win the Award of Excellence. We don’t take this recognition lightly and are truly honored that so many retailers continue to choose Healthier Choice to help grow their business.”
— Andy Stafford
HEALTHIER CHOICE FLOORING
Installation/Adhesives
Taylor Adhesives
“We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for Taylor Adhesives in the Award of Excellence competition. It is an honor to be recognized for our commitment to outstanding customer service and our dedication to driving performance and innovation within the flooring adhesive industry. We truly appreciate the continued support from our customers, partners and the flooring industry.”
— Ralph Grogan
TAYLOR ADHESIVES
Tile
Daltile
“On behalf of everyone at Dal-Tile, what an amazing honor. This reflects your trust and the long-term relationships we have built together. We are grateful for your confidence in Dal-Tile and look forward to your business success for many years to come.”
— Patrick Warren
DALTILE
Moldings
Versatrim
“Winning the Award of Excellence for the fourth consecutive year is an incredible honor for everyone at Versatrim. This achievement reflects the trust and loyalty of our customers and partners across North America, and we are truly grateful for their continued support. We remain committed to delivering unmatched quality, fast lead times, industry-leading innovation and exceptional customer service.”
— Keith Medick
VERSATRIM
