ICFA Names 2018 Apollo Award Finalists

August 22, 2018  by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry   

Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments plus a commitment to customer service and dedication to professional development for their staff. The finalist is recognized as an exceptional dealer in their trading area and a model for others within the industry, as well as characterized by innovative marketing and merchandising strategies.

Finalists include:

Single-Store Category

Bowman’s Stove & Patio, Ephrata, Pa.

Outdoor Elegance, La Verne, Calif.

Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas, Texas

Village Green Home and Garden, Rockford, Ill.

Multi-Store Category

Daylight Home, Lighting & Patio, San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Great Gatherings, Gainesville, Va.

Porch & Patio Casual Living, Warwick, R.I.

Today’s Patio, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Yard Art Patio & Fireplace, Coppell, Texas

The ICFA membership will vote via an online ballot for a winner in each of two categories later this summer. Finalists will be honored and the winners announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on Sept. 27, at the Swissotel Chicago during the Casual Market Chicago.