Apollo Awards

The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2024 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2023 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Winner in the single-store category was, Village Green Home & Garden of Rockford, Ill.

Winner in the multi-store category was, Gasper Home & Garden Showplace, based in Furlong, Pa.

Finalists in the 2023 competition include:

Single-Store Category
Island Living & Patio, West Palm Beach, Fla.
O’Malia’s Living, Carmel, Ind.
Outdoor Elegance, La Verne, Calif.
Villa Terrazza, Sonoma, Calif.
Village Green Home and Garden, Rockford, Ill.

Multi-Store Category
Gasper Home & Garden Showplace, Furlong, Pa.
Kolo Collection, Atlanta
Sunnyland Outdoor Living, Dallas
Today’s Patio, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Viriden (formerly Fire House Casual Living), Charlotte, N.C.

The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2021 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Winner in the single-store category was the Southeast finalist, American Casual Living of Suwanee, Ga.

Winner in the multi-store category also was the Southeast finalist, Elegant Outdoor Living, based in Bonita Springs, Fla.

Finalists in the 2022 competition include:

Single-Store Category
Midwest Region – Village Green Home and Garden, Rockford, Ill.
Northeast Region – Gasper Home & Garden Showplace, Richboro, Pa.
Northwest Region – Daylight Home, Lighting & Patio, Paso Robles, Calif.
Southeast Region – American Casual Living, Buford, Ga.
Southwest Region – Patio Productions, San Diego, Calif.

Multi-Store Category
Midwest Region – Watson’s, Cincinnati, Ohio
Northeast Region – Patio Place at Ski Haus, Salem, N.H.
Northwest Region – Rich’s for the Home, Lynnwood, Wash.
Southeast Region – Elegant Outdoor Living, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Southwest Region – Sunnyland Outdoor Living, Dallas, Texas

The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2021 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif., was the winner in the single-store category.

The Fire House Casual Living Store, Charlotte, NC, was the winner in the multi-store category.

Finalists in the 2021 competition include:

Single-Store Category

Midwest Region – Village Green Home and Garden, Rockford, Ill.
Northeast Region – Gasper Home & Garden Showplace, Richboro, Pa.
Northwest Region – Villa Terrazza Patio & Home, Sonoma, Calif.
Southeast Region – American Casual Living, Buford, Ga.
Southwest Region – Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Multi-Store Category

Midwest Region – Watson’s, Cincinnati, Ohio
Northeast Region – Porch & Patio Casual Living, Warwick, R.I.
Northwest Region – Rich’s for the Home, Lynnwood, Wash.
Southeast Region – The Fire House Casual Living Store, Charlotte, N.C.
Southwest Region – Today’s Patio, Scottsdale, Ariz.

The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2020 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Gasper Home and Garden Showplace, Richboro, Pa., was the winner in the single-store category.

The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2019 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Paine’s Patio, Pocasset, Mass., was the winner in the single-store category.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2018 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Bowman’s Stove & Patio, Ephrata, Pa., was the winner in the single-store category.

HIGH POINT, N.C. – The International Casual Furnishings Association announces the finalists for the 2017 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings. The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings. Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and commitment to customer service. Winners in two categories, singe store and multi-store, were selected from a group of finalists through an online ballot.

Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas, was the single-store category winner.

The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings. Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and a commitment to customer service. The ICFA membership voted via an online ballot for a winner in each of two categories. Finalists were honored and the winners announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on September 22 at The Field Museum during the Casual Market Chicago.

Finalists in the single store catergory included: Kolo Collection, Atlanta; Outdoor Elegance, LaVerne, Calif.; Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif.; and Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas.

Finalists in the multi-store category included: Daylight Home, Lighting & Patio, San Luis Obispo, Calif.; Elegant Outdoor Living, Bonita Springs, Fla.; Great Gatherings, Annapolis, Md., and Gainesville, Va.; and Outside in Style, Austin, Texas

The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings. Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and commitment to customer service. Winners in two categories, singe store and multi-store, were selected from a group of 11 finalists through an online ballot.

Single-Store Category Winner:
Seasons Four – Lexington, Massachusetts

Finalists:

• Kolo Collection – Atlanta, Georgia
• Outdoor Elegance – La Verne, California
• Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas
• Village Green – Rockford, Illinois

Multi-Store Category Winner:
ABSCO Fireplace & Patio – Birmingham, Alabama

Finalists:

• Outside in Style – Austin, Texas
• Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California
• Stauffers of Kissel Hill – Lititz, Pennsylvania
• Yard Art Patio & Fireplace – Irving, Texas

Single-Store Category Winner:
Sunshine Furniture – Vero Beach, Florida

Finalists:

• Authenteak Outdoor Furniture –Atlanta, Georgia
• Daylight Home and Gardens – San Luis Obispo, California
• Kolo Collection – Atlanta, Georgia
• Outdoor Elegance – La Verne, California

Multi-Store Category First Place:
Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California

Finalists:

• ABSCO Fireplace & Patio – Birmingham, Alabama
• Fishels – Portland, Oregon
• Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
• Yard Art Patio & Fireplace – Irving, Texas

Single-Store Category Winner:
Outdoor Elegance, Inc. – La Verne, California

Finalists:

• Fruehauf’s Patio & Garden – Boulder, Colorado
• Kolo Collection – Atlanta, Georgia
• Leisure Living, Inc. – Salt Lake City, Utah
• Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas

Multi-Store Category Winner:
Yard Art Patio and Fireplace – Irving, Texas

Finalists:

• Carls Patio – Boca Raton, Florida
• Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
• Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California
• Season’s Leisure, Inc. – Atherton, California

Single-Store Category Winner:
Williams All Seasons – Highland Park, Illinois

Finalists:

• Authenteak Outdoor Furniture – Atlanta, Georgia
• Fruehauf’s Patio and Garden – Boulder, Colorado
• The Pool and Patio Center – Metairie, Louisiana
• Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas

Multi-Store Category Winner:
Fishels – Portland, Oregon

Finalists:

• ABSCO Fireplace & Patio – Birmingham, Alabama
• Carls Patio – Boca Raton, Florida
• Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
• Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California

Single-Store Category First Place:
Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas

Second Place: Leisure Living – Salt Lake City, Utah
Third Place: Kolo Collection – Atlanta, Georgia

Finalists:

• Dodds & Eder – Oyster Bay, New York
• Fruehauf’s Patio & Garden – Boulder, Colorado
• Williams Patio Furniture – Highland Park, Illinois

Multi-Store Category First Place:
Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California

Second Place: Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
Third Place: Robb & Stucky Patio – Fort Myers, Florida

Finalists:

• Carls Patio – Coconut Creek, Florida
• Paddy O’ Furniture – Phoenix, Arizona
• Yard Art & Fireplace – Irving, Texas

Single-Store Category First Place:
Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas

Second Place: Leisure Living – Salt Lake City, Utah
Third Place: Dodds & Eder – Oyster Bay, New York

Finalists:

• Fruehauf’s Patio & Garden – Boulder Colorado
• Kolo Collection – Atlanta, Georgia
• Paine’s Patio – West Falmouth, Massachusetts

Multi-Store Category First Place:
Georgia Backyard – Suwanee, Georgia

Second Place: Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California
Third Place: Waterloo Gardens – Exton, Pennsylvania

Finalists:

• Carl’s Patio – Coconut Creek, Florida
• Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
• Patio & Hearth Shoppes – Centerville, Ohio

Single-Store Category First Place:
Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas

Second Place: Leisure Living – Salt Lake City, Utah
Third Place: Dodds & Eder – Oyster Bay, New York

Finalists:

• Bronze Frog – Oakville, Ontario, Canada
• Hoigaard’s – Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Kolo Collection – Atlanta, Georgia
• Paine’s Patio – West Falmouth, Massachusetts
• Seasons Four – Lexington, Massachusetts

Multi-Store Category First Place:
Casual Marketplace – Hockessin, Delaware

Second Place: Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California
Third Place: Georgia Backyard – Suwanee, Georgia

Finalists:

• Beachcomber – Vernon, British Columbia, Canada
• Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
• Patio and Hearth Shoppe – Centerville, Ohio
• Robb & Stucky Patio – Fort Myers, Florida
• Treasure Island – Mahwah, New Jersey

Single-Store Category Winner:
Benson Pool & Patio – Middleton, Wisconsin

Finalists:

Dodds & Eder – Oyster Bay, New York
Greenhouse Mall – Austin, Texas
Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California
Sunnyland Furniture – Dallas, Texas

Multi-Store Category Winner:
Yard Art Patio & Fireplaces – Colleyville, Texas

Finalists:

Carl’s Patio – Coconut Creek, Florida
Georgia Backyard – Suwanee, Georgia
Naples Patio – Fort Myers, Florida
Robb & Stucky Patio – Fort Myers, Florida

International Store Category Winner:
The Sign of the Skier – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Finalists:

Ambiente Moderno – Bo Palmas, Cantano, Puerto Rico Island
Trading, Ltd. – Hamilton, Bermuda

Single-Store Category Winner:
Williams All Seasons – Highland Park, Illinois

Finalists:

• Broadway Furniture – Denver, Colorado
• Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California
• Percy Guidry’s – Lafayette, Louisiana
• Roger’s Gardens – Corona Del Mar, California

Multi-Store Category Winner:
Patio Enclosures – Macedonia, Ohio

Finalists:

• Carls Patio – Boca Raton, Florida
• Georgia Backyard – Suwanee, Georgia
• Patio & Hearth Shoppe – Centerville, Ohio
• Robb & Stucky Patio – Fort Myers, Florida

International Store Category Winner:
Jardin de Ville de Patio Rama Bourque – Blainville, Quebec, Canada

Finalists:

• Ambiente Moderno – Royal Industrial Park, Catano, Puerto
• Rico Kitchen & Patio Furniture Gallery – Alberta, Canada

Single-Store Category
Winner: Patio Shoppe of Coral Springs – Coral Springs, Florida

Finalists:

• Broadway Furniture – Denver
• Colorado Park Place – Washington, DC
• Casual Marketplace – Hockessin
• Delaware Patios Plus – Rancho Mirage, California

Multi-Store Category
Winner: Carls Patio – Boca Raton, Florida

Finalists:

• Georgia Backyard – Suwanee, Georgia
• Porch & Patio – Orange, Connecticut
• Jimmies at Home – Livonia, Michigan
• Treasure Island – Mahwah, New Jersey

International Store Category
Winner: Island Trading – Hamilton, Bermuda

Finalists:

• Ambiente Moderno – Royal Industrial Park – Catano, Puerto Rico
• Jardin de Ville de Patio Rama Bo

Single-Store Category Winner: 
Winner: Hoigaard’s

Finalists:

• Broadway Furniture Universal Furniture
• Patio Shop of Coral Springs Wilson’s Casual Furniture

Multi-Store Category First Place: 
Winner: Paddock Pools

Finalists:

• Carls Patio Patio & Hearth
• Georgia Backyard Treasure Island
• Winner: Kitchen & Patio Furniture Gallery

International Store Category Winner: 
Kitchen & Patio Furniture Gallery

Finalists:

• Island Trading
• Jardin de Ville de Patio Rama Bourque

Single-Store Category Winner: 
Winner: Casual Marketplace

Finalists:

• Hoigaard’s Patios Plus
• Park Place Victory Furniture

Multi-Store Category First Place: 
Winner: Porch & Patio

Finalists:

• Carls Patio Seasonal Concepts
• Christy Sports Treasure Island

International Store Category Winner: 
Winner: Ambiente Moderno

Finalists:

• Hauser Factory Outlet
• Kitchen & Patio Furniture Gallery

Winner: American Sales
Runner Up: Treasure Island
Runner Up: Georgia Backyard

Finalists:

• Carls Patio
• Paddock Pools
• Christy’s Sports
• Porch & Patio
• Fishels
• Seasonal Concepts
• Jimmie’s Rustic

Winner: Casual Living & Patio
Runner Up: Porch & Patio
Runner Up: Fishels

Finalists:

• American Sales
• Berk’s
• Carls Patio
• Christy’s Sports
• Fishbecks Patio Center
• Pool & Patio Center
• Roger’s Garden

Winner: Offenbacher’s Pool “N” Patio
Runner Up: Porch & Patio of Florida
Runner Up: Berk’s

Finalists:

• American Sales
• Christy’s Sports
• Four Seasons
• Frellens
• Texas Patios
• Watson’s Fireplace & Patio

Winner: Seasonal Concepts
Runner Up: Watson’s Fireplace & Patio
Runner Up: Offenbacher’s Pool “N” Patio

Finalists:

• Brooks Patio Furniture
• California Backyard
• Casual Living & Patio
• Forshaw
• Patio & Leisure
• Seasons Leisure
• Treasure Island

Winner: Harrows
Runner Up: American Sales
Runner Up: Casual Living

Finalists:

• Frellen’s
• Klines Patio Shop, Inc.
• Offenbacher’s Pool “N” Patio
• Patio Land
• Seasonal Concepts
• Williams All Seasons

Winner: Leaders Casual Furniture
Runner Up: Porch and Patio
Runner Up: Jo Pa

Finalists:

• Brooks Patio Furniture Spec.
• Forshaw of St. Louis
• Offenbacher’s Pool “N” Patio
• The Garden House
• Patio Plus
• Seasons
• The Fireplace
• The Gazebo

Winner: Tropic Shop
First Runner Up: Flower City MBCA Group
Second Runner Up: Rand Pool & Patio

Finalists:

• Brighton’s
• Casual Living & Patio
• Deck & Den
• Harrows
• Hess’s Department Store
• Offenbacher Pool & Patio
• Patio Enclosures

Winner: Pool Patio ‘N Things
Runner Up: Hoigaard’s
Runner Up: Freelen’s

Finalists:

• Chalet Ski & Patio
• Flower City MBCA Group
• Harrows
• Leaders Casual Furniture
• Offenbacher Pool & Patio
• Schirmer’s
• Zender’s

Winner: Porch & Patio
First Runner Up: Jimmy’s Rustic
Second Runner Up: Paddock Pools

Finalists:

• Add-On Pools
• Brighton’s
• Deck & Den
• Hess’s Department Store
• Ice City
• Offenbacher Pool & Patio
• Patio Village

Winner: Anaheim Patio
First Runner Up: Ebers Patio Shop
Second Runner Up: Rand Pool & Patio

Finalists:

• Flower City
• Greenhouse Mall
• Deck & Den
• Hearth & Patio Shop
• Hein Brother Casual Furniture
• House of Casual Living
• Leisure Unlimited
• Paddock Pools
• Patio World

Winner: The Casual Gallery
First Runner Up: Anaheim Pool & Fireside
Second Runner Up: Palm Beach Casual Furniture

Finalists:

• Berk’s
• Greenhouse Mall
• Paddock Pools
• Patio World
• Rand Pool & Patio
• The Chair King
• Leisure Unlimited
• Zender’s Patio & Fireside

Winner: Treasure Island
Second Place:

• The Chair King
• Village Patio

Third Place: James Pool & Patio

Finalists:

• Inside and Out
• Paddock Pools
• Palm Beach Casual Furniture
• Patio World
• Porch & Patio
• The Rain Thatch

First Place: Casual & Patio Furniture Company
Second Place: Porch & Patio
Third Place: Williams Patio

Finalists:

• Anaheim Patio
• Casual Gallery
• Flower City
• The Chair King
• The Rain Thatch
• Treasure Island
• Village Patio

First Place: Jimmies Rustics
Second Place:

• Eber’s Casual Furniture
• The Seasons

Third Place: Leisure Unlimited

Finalists:

• Casual Living & Patio Center
• Fortunoff’s
• Patio Plus
• Treasure Island
• The Rain Thatch
• Tropic Shop

Grand Winner: Deck ‘N Den

Finalists:

• Lanai things
• Richard Fowler’s Patio Shop

Grand Winner: Rubenstein’s
Statuette: Jo-Pa Leisure Living Center
Plaque: Blums Patio Shop
Statuette: Rubenstein’s
Plaque: Richard Fowler’s
Statuette: Burdine’s Department Store

First Place and Grand Prize Winner: Magnolia’s
Second Place: Deck N’ Den Furniture, Ltd.
Third Place: Arizona Town & Country Furniture

The Hearth and Patio Shop

• Kunzelmann-Esser
• Burdine’s
• Roger’s Gardens

• Finger Furniture Company
• Bloomingdale’s
• Moody’s Casual Furniture
• Paddock Casual World

• Mayo’s Home Furnishings
• Miller & Paine, Inc.
• LaFuente Patio Shop

• Burdine’s
• Pool & patio Center

American Furniture Company
Rich’s, Inc.
The Patio, Inc.

• Huffman-Koos
• The J.L. Hudson Company
• Cox Craft, Inc.

• John Breuner Company
• Bullock’s
• Opdyke & Son

• Granite Furniture Company
• Carson Pirie Scott & Company
• Tropic Shop

• Englander/Triangle, Inc.
• Younker Brothers, Inc.
• Williams Casual Furniture

• American Furniture Company
• Garden House of Casual Furniture
• Jordan Marsh

• Huffman & Boyle Co., Inc.
• The J.L. Hudson Company
• Hoigaard’s, Inc.

• Wills Furniture Company
• Marshall Field & Company
• Blum’s of Westchester

• W & J Sloane, Inc.
• Maas Brothers, Inc.
• Bert Olson Casual Furniture

• Huffman & Boyle
• Woodward & Lothrop, Inc.
• Porch & Patio

• Lammert’s
• Kaufmann’s
• Stix-Baer & Fuller
• Eber’s Patio Shop

• South East Furniture Company
• Iron Art, Inc.
• Macy’s

• John M. Smyth Company
• Jordan Marsh Company
• Scibetta Brothers

• Barbo’s, Inc.
• Frederick & Nelson
• Williams Casual Furniture