Coverings Honors 2025 Rock Stars and Industry Champions

Coverings 2025 proudly announced the winners of this year’s Rock Star Awards, honoring 16 outstanding professionals across various sectors of the tile and stone industry. Now in its 10th year, the Rock Star program celebrates emerging leaders whose innovation, skill, and passion are shaping the future of the field. Alongside them, four influential figures were recognized as Coverings Champions for their long-term contributions and commitment to industry excellence.

Winners were selected from diverse categories including installation, design, retail, and fabrication. Notable honorees include:

•Installation & Contracting: Alex Nez, Daniel Adams, Jennifer Barker

•Design: Danielle Dean, Pelar Fullilove

•Retail & Distribution: Rachel Feibelman, Jodi Fowler, Marilyn Black, Dan Rodgers

•Manufacturing & Marketing: Giovanni Gradellini, Anthony Milia

•Stone Fabrication: Ben Mestek, Joseph Ontra, Travis McDermott

•Industry Representation: Roxanne Morris

•Builder/Remodeler: Sal Azzolino

A new recognition this year, the Coverings Champions Award honors individuals with a long history of supporting the show and advancing the industry:

•Steven Clem (TVS)

•Tony Malisani (Malisani Inc.)

•Woody Sanders (DW Sanders Tile & Stone)

•Harold Yarborough (D&B Tile Distributors)

The awards ceremony will take place on April 29, 2025, from 4:00–5:00 PM at The Coverings Lounge (Booth 4300), Orlando, Florida. Visitors are encouraged to attend and connect with some of the most promising and influential figures in the industry.

The Coverings 2025 Rock Star Awards shine a spotlight on emerging talent and industry veterans who are setting new standards in the tile and stone industry. This prestigious recognition honors individuals whose creativity, dedication, and excellence are driving change and progress in their respective fields. From innovative installation techniques to groundbreaking designs and business strategies, the awards encompass a wide range of achievements that reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of the industry.

The celebration will culminate in an awards ceremony on April 29, 2025, where attendees will have the chance to network with these outstanding professionals and witness firsthand the future leaders who are shaping the tile and stone landscape. This year’s event also highlights the important contributions of long-term industry champions, whose efforts have been instrumental in advancing the field and supporting the growth of Coverings.

As Coverings 2025 continues to bring together the best minds in the tile and stone industry, it serves as a platform to recognize the achievements that are driving innovation and sustainability across the sector. Whether you’re an installer, designer, retailer, or manufacturer, the Rock Star Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge the talent, passion, and hard work that are helping the industry thrive.