Show organizers of the Atlanta International Area Rug Market are seeking nominations from AmericasMart exhibitors for this year's Retailer of the Year Awards. The awards, which aim to honor the most innovative area rug retailers, are set for 5:30 p.m. July 14 at the Georgia Aquarium. The semiannual market will run July 13-16.

Categories include Creative Selling, Furniture Retailer, Oriental Rug Specialist, Outstanding Merchandising and Rug/Floor Covering Specialty Store. For more information, call Meagan Maron at (404) 220-2104. Deadline is May 30.