ICFA Names 2019 Apollo Award Finalists

July 16, 2019  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, 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.

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 September 11 at the Hilton Chicago during Casual Market Chicago.  

Finalists in the 2019 competition include:

Single-Store Category: Outdoor Elegance, La Verne, Calif.; Paine’s Patio, Pocasset, Mass.; Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; Villa Terrazza, Sonoma, Calif.; Village Green Home and Garden, Rockford, Ill.

Multi-Store Category: Daylight Home, Lighting and Patio, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Elegant Outdoor Living, Bonita Springs, Fla.; GreatGatherings, Gainesville, Va.; Today’s Patio, Scottsdale, Ariz.; Watson’s, Cincinnati, Ohio; Yard Art Patio and Fireplace, Coppell, Texas.