Deadline Set for Emerging Leaders Award Judging

Chattanooga, TN, December 2, 2025-The submissions period for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Award is now open, closing December 19. 

The purpose of this award is to promote and recognize excellence among the talented professionals in the floorcovering industry under 40 years old working in the dealer/retail/contractor sector. Winners of this contest will be featured in the February 2026 issue of Floor Focus magazine. Entries will be judged by a panel of independent judges.

Nominees must be currently employed in the floorcovering dealer segment, including retailers, distributors and commercial contractors. 

All nominees must have been born after December 31, 1985.

All entries must include a color, high-resolution headshot of the nominee.

Access the nominee entry form.