2017 Apollo Award Finalists Named

July 05, 2017

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.

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 14 at The Field Museum during the Casual Market Chicago.

Finalists in the 2017 competition include:

Single-Store Category

Kolo Collection, Atlanta
Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Rustic By Design Fireplace & Patio, Morgantown, W. Va.
Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas
Villa Terrazza Patio & Home, Sonoma, Calif.
Village Green Home and Garden, Rockford, Ill.

Multi-Store Category

ABSCO Fireplace & Patio, Birmingham, Ala.
Daylight Home, Lighting & Patio, San Luis Obispo, Calif.
Elegant Outdoor Living, Bonita Springs, Fla.
Outside in Style, Austin, Texas
Pacific Patio, Santa Monica, Calif.
Today’s Patio, Scottsdale, Ariz.