2026 ISFA Edge Awards Nominations Member Awards

2026 ISFA Edge Awards Nominations Member Awards

Nominations must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm on September 30, 2026
Entrants and their companies must be members in good standing. Only one entry may be submitted per entry form, and all work must have been completed within the designated eligibility period. Entrants must own or hold the necessary rights to all submitted photos and videos and grant permission for these materials to be used for awards-related promotion and publicity.
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Member Awards Nominations

Help us recognize the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact within ISFA and the countertop and surfacing industry. Use this form to submit nominations for the four Member Award categories listed below. Nominators may submit one nomination per category. Select the appropriate category and provide the requested information about your nominee, including specific examples of their accomplishments, contributions, leadership, service, or industry impact. Please provide thoughtful and detailed responses to help the judges understand why your nominee is deserving of recognition. Additional fields will appear based on the category selected, allowing you to provide information specific to the criteria for that award.
Men's Fabricator of the Year

Recognize an outstanding individual fabricator who exemplifies excellence in craftsmanship, technical skill, professionalism, and dedication to the countertop and surfacing industry. This award honors a fabricator whose quality of work, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and commitment to the craft set a high standard for others in the industry. Consider individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill, continually strive for excellence, contribute positively to their team or workplace, and help advance the fabrication profession. Please nominate an individual who you believe represents the very best of the craft and be prepared to share specific examples of their accomplishments and contributions.
Please select the box below and complete the information for the Men’s Fabricator of the Year award
Nominee Name

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Nominee Company Name:
Nominee Email:
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Nominee Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please describe their contribution, professionalism and impact (Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence in their work and contributes to their company, colleagues, customers, and the surfacing industry. Consider their craftsmanship, technical expertise, professionalism, leadership, problem-solving abilities, work ethic, mentorship, or commitment to advancing the trade. Please include specific examples, accomplishments, or outcomes that demonstrate what sets this individual apart and why they are deserving of Fabricator of the Year recognition):
Please include supporting references and testimonials (Please provide references, testimonials, or statements that support this nomination and demonstrate the nominee’s character, professionalism, craftsmanship, and impact. These may come from colleagues, supervisors, customers, industry partners, or others who have firsthand experience working with the nominee. Whenever possible, include specific examples that illustrate the nominee’s contributions, accomplishments, leadership, or influence on others. Please include the name, title, and company or organization of the person providing each testimonial):
Supporting Documents & Materials (Upload any additional materials that strengthen your nomination and demonstrate the nominee’s accomplishments, contributions, or industry involvement. Supporting materials may include letters of recommendation, certificates or awards, project photos, examples of community or industry involvement, professional achievements, or other relevant documentation. Please select materials that provide meaningful context and help judges better understand the nominee’s qualifications and impact):

Entrant must hold the rights to all submitted photos and materials and grant permission to use them in awards promotion
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Women's Fabricator of the Year

Recognize an outstanding individual fabricator who exemplifies excellence in craftsmanship, technical skill, professionalism, and dedication to the surfacing industry. This award honors a fabricator whose quality of work, problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and commitment to the craft set a high standard for others in the industry. Consider individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill, continually strive for excellence, contribute positively to their team or workplace, and help advance the fabrication profession. Please nominate an individual who you believe represents the very best of the craft and be prepared to share specific examples of their accomplishments and contributions.
Please select the box below and complete the information for the Women’s Fabricator of the Year award
Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee Company Name:
Nominee Email:
example@example.com
Nominee Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please describe their contribution, professionalism and impact (Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence in their work and contributes to their company, colleagues, customers, and the surfacing industry. Consider their craftsmanship, technical expertise, professionalism, leadership, problem-solving abilities, work ethic, mentorship, or commitment to advancing the trade. Please include specific examples, accomplishments, or outcomes that demonstrate what sets this individual apart and why they are deserving of Fabricator of the Year recognition):
Please include supporting references and testimonials (Please provide references, testimonials, or statements that support this nomination and demonstrate the nominee’s character, professionalism, craftsmanship, and impact. These may come from colleagues, supervisors, customers, industry partners, or others who have firsthand experience working with the nominee. Whenever possible, include specific examples that illustrate the nominee’s contributions, accomplishments, leadership, or influence on others. Please include the name, title, and company or organization of the person providing each testimonial):
Supporting Documents & Materials (Upload any additional materials that strengthen your nomination and demonstrate the nominee’s accomplishments, contributions, or industry involvement. Supporting materials may include letters of recommendation, certificates or awards, project photos, examples of community or industry involvement, professional achievements, or other relevant documentation. Please select materials that provide meaningful context and help judges better understand the nominee’s qualifications and impact):

Entrant must hold the rights to all submitted photos and materials and grant permission to use them in awards promotion
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Associate Partner of the Year

Recognize an outstanding ISFA Associate Partner that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to supporting fabricators and advancing the surfacing industry. This award honors a manufacturer, distributor, or service provider that goes beyond providing products or services to serve as a valued industry partner. Consider organizations that demonstrate excellence through customer support, education and training, technical expertise, product or service innovation, industry involvement, and meaningful engagement with the ISFA community. Nominees should exemplify strong partnership, responsiveness, and a commitment to helping fabricators and other industry professionals succeed. Please nominate an Associate Member whose contributions have made a meaningful and positive impact on ISFA members and the broader surfacing industry.
Please select the box below and complete the information for the Associate Partner of the Year award
Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee Company Name:
Nominee Email:
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Nominee Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Describe how the nominee has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to supporting fabricators, ISFA members, and the broader surfacing industry. Consider their customer service, education and training, technical or product support, industry engagement, responsiveness, collaboration, and commitment to building strong partnerships. Please include specific examples of programs, initiatives, resources, or actions that demonstrate the nominee’s contributions and explain how their efforts have positively impacted fabricators and the industry:
Please include supporting references and testimonials (Share written testimonials or references from fabricators, customers, ISFA members, industry partners, or others who can speak to the nominee’s contributions and impact. Please include specific examples of exceptional partnership, service, education, technical support, or industry involvement whenever possible. Include the name, title, and company or organization of each person providing a testimonial):
Upload any additional materials that strengthen the nomination and provide evidence of the nominee’s contributions and industry impact. Materials may include letters of recommendation, certificates or awards, photos, educational or training materials, examples of industry involvement, program documentation, or other relevant supporting materials:

Entrant must hold the rights to all submitted photos and materials and grant permission to use them in awards promotion
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Grand Prize Countertop & Surface Manufacturer of the Year

The highest honor presented through the ISFA Awards program, this award recognizes a countertop and surface manufacturing company that exemplifies excellence across every aspect of its operation. The recipient represents the highest standards of craftsmanship, quality, professionalism, customer service, leadership, and commitment to the surfacing industry. Consider companies that consistently deliver exceptional work, demonstrate strong business practices, invest in their employees and customers, embrace innovation and continuous improvement, and contribute positively to ISFA and the broader industry. Nominees should demonstrate a commitment to advancing the trade, supporting the professional growth of others, and setting an example of excellence for the surfacing community. This award celebrates an organization whose overall performance, reputation, leadership, and industry contributions distinguish it as a standard-bearer for the countertop and surface manufacturing profession.
Please select the box below and complete the information for the Countertop & Surface Manufacturer of the Year award
Nominee Company Name:
Nominee Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Nominee Contact Email:
example@example.com
Nominee Contact Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please describe their contribution, professionalism and impact (Describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence in their work and contributes to their company, colleagues, customers, and the surfacing industry. Consider their craftsmanship, technical expertise, professionalism, leadership, problem-solving abilities, work ethic, mentorship, or commitment to advancing the trade. Please include specific examples, accomplishments, or outcomes that demonstrate what sets this individual apart and why they are deserving of Countertop & Surface Manufacturer of the Year recognition):
Please include supporting references and testimonials (Please provide references, testimonials, or statements that support this nomination and demonstrate the nominee’s character, professionalism, craftsmanship, and impact. These may come from colleagues, supervisors, customers, industry partners, or others who have firsthand experience working with the nominee. Whenever possible, include specific examples that illustrate the nominee’s contributions, accomplishments, leadership, or influence on others. Please include the name, title, and company or organization of the person providing each testimonial):
Upload any additional materials that strengthen the nomination and provide evidence of the nominee’s contributions and industry impact. Materials may include letters of recommendation, certificates or awards, photos, educational or training materials, examples of industry involvement, program documentation, or other relevant supporting materials:

Entrant must hold the rights to all submitted photos and materials and grant permission to use them in awards promotion
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2026 ISFA Edge Awards Nominations Member Awards

Member Awards Nominations

Men's Fabricator of the Year

Women's Fabricator of the Year

Associate Partner of the Year

Grand Prize Countertop & Surface Manufacturer of the Year

Acknowledgements