MFA/GNYHFA Honors 3

December 9, 2010  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Furniture Retailing on December 10, 2010

JeffKatz, Chris Clarizio and Eric Bernstein were honored by the Metropolitan Furnishings Assn. and Greater New York Home Furnishings Assn. for their service.

More than 200 furniture retailers, representatives and industry suppliers were on hand to celebrate at a dinner and dance, marked by a commemorative journal.

Clarizio, a partner at Furniture Concepts, the sales organization representing Klaussner Home Furnishings, was the recipient of the 2010 Dean of IHFRA Award recognizing quality of service to the industry, the recipient's charitable nature, and a dedication that sets an outstanding example for others to follow.

Eric Bernstein, president of Berkshire Furniture was chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Howard Liveright Memorial Award. Berkshire Furniture of Union, N.J., a retailer serving the tri state area for moderate to high quality furniture, is a service-oriented family owned business. The Howard Liveright Memorial award honors prominent members of the furniture industry for distinguished service.

The final presentation was made to Jeffrey Katz, general manager of The Fulton Stores, chosen as the recipient of the 2010 Jerry Gans Memorial Award that honors prominent members of the furniture industry for distinguished service. Jeff was introduced by Andy Gans. The Fulton Stores operates in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, NY, offering high quality furniture, a vast array of styles, and excellent value.