Fuse Alliance Honors Excellence at 'Innovate to Elevate' Conference
Flooring Resources Corp. won Best in Show for its project 225 W. Washinton in the Spark Awards, which celebrate exceptional flooring projects. completed by Fuse Alliance members. Photo: Fuse.
Bob Plan of InteriorWorx and founder of Fuse was inducted into the Fuse Hall of Fame. Photo: Fuse.
Fuse Alliance named Schönox the Supplier of the Year. Photo: Fuse.
Ken Hurd of Commercial Interior Resources and Founder of Fuse was inducted into the Fuse Hall of Fame. Photo: Fuse.
Fuse Alliance, a leading network of commercial flooring contractors, announced the recipients of its prestigious annual awards at the "Innovate to Elevate" conference held at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Florida, March 1-4, 2025. The awards recognized outstanding achievements in member performance, supplier partnerships, project excellence, and industry leadership.
Member Awards: Celebrating Dedication and Growth
Fuse Alliance honored its members for their commitment and success with the following awards:
- All-Star Attendance: Yaicha Schuneman, Advanced Flooring Solutions
- Spirit Award: Kevin Pasma & Jill Hofman, River City Flooring
- Loyalty Award: Jesse Castro, Texan Floor Service
- Experius Most Volume & Experius Highest Growth: Faulkner Flooring
These awards recognized members who demonstrated exceptional participation, spirit, loyalty, and business growth within the Fuse Alliance network.
Supplier Awards: Recognizing Partnership and Excellence
Fuse Alliance acknowledged the invaluable contributions of its supplier partners with the following awards:
- Best Product: Johnsonite
- Best Service: Uzin Utz
- Best Support: Schönox
- Supplier of the Year: Schönox
These awards celebrated suppliers who provided outstanding products, service, support, and overall partnership to Fuse Alliance members.
Hall of Fame Inductees: Honoring Industry Pioneers
Fuse Alliance inducted two distinguished individuals into its Hall of Fame, recognizing their significant contributions to the commercial flooring industry and the organization's founding:
- Bob Plann, InteriorWorx and Founder of Fuse
- Ken Hurd, Commercial Interior Resources and Founder of Fuse
These inductees were honored for their visionary leadership and enduring impact on the industry.
Spark Awards: Showcasing Project Excellence
The Spark Awards celebrated innovative and exceptional flooring projects completed by Fuse Alliance members:
- Best in Show: Flooring Resources Corporation for 225 W. Washington
- Toughest Site Conditions: Business Flooring Specialists for Geneva Heights
- Most Creative Flooring Design: Anytime Flooring for Port Wonder Children’s Museum
- Most Aggressive Timeline/Schedule: PBI, Inc. for Asheville Christian Academy
- Best Flooring Solution: GP Flooring Solutions for Tailor Square
- Most Maximized Budget: Garmon & Co. for Atrium Health Brenner Children's Hospital
These awards highlighted the skill, creativity, and expertise of Fuse Alliance members in delivering outstanding flooring solutions.
"We are incredibly proud to recognize the remarkable achievements of our members and supplier partners," said Geoff Gordon, executive director of Fuse Alliance. "These awards celebrate the dedication, innovation, and excellence that drive our industry forward."
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