Installer of the Year Deadline Now Nov. 1

IRVING, Texas – the deadline for entering the National Installer of the Year Installation Competition is now Nov. 1.

Click photo to see full imageThe competition, also known as The Nationals, will be part of the The International Surface Event (TISE) on Jan. 23-24 in Las Vegas and is open to all installers of floor covering, stone and tile industries.

Projects can be submitted online through Nov. 1. There are three installation categories: carpet, stone/tile, and wood.

“At CFI, we are deeply connected to the pulse of the installer community, said Rober Varden, executive director of the International Certified Flooring Installers Association (CFI). “ Since 2003 when the installation competition went away, we have received inquiries every year about the desire for this incredible contest to return.

“It is an amazing opportunity for installers to highlight their knowledge, their training, and the amazing projects they work on all year behind the scenes.”

Nine installers – three each from the materials categories – will compete LIVE on the show floor as they show off their talent and skills in a set of product installation challenges, each in their own pre-constructed pod.

The winner of the LIVE installation contest in Las Vegas will be crowned The National Installer of the Year and receive a prize package.

“With the focus on the importance of installation in the industry, we knew this was the perfect timing to bring back the competition, said Amie Gilmore, CEM, director of TISE. “We are honored to highlight the hard-working community of installers at The International Surface Event and can’t wait for the exciting LIVE challenge on the show floor.

“It is our goal that this promotion both showcase the incredible work happening in the industry now while also bringing national exposure to the need for more trained professionals in this career segment.”

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