The 2025 NWFA Expo in Charlotte wrapped up with a wave of excitement—and a few lucky attendees walked away with special prizes thanks to the support of generous sponsors.
- Horizon Forest Products, Hallmark Flooring, and Norton Saint-Gobain donated a 2025 Sun Tracker Bass Buggy 18 DLX boat and trailer to be raffled off for the NWFA Education & Research Foundation’s Flooring Futures Initiative. Balazs Keppel of Traditional Hardwood Flooring Ltd. cruised away as the prize winner.
- The Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association (SMA) awarded a full registration to its 3-day Stair Balustrade Class. Everette Simmons of Furniture Grade Floors was the fortunate recipient and will be attending the in-depth training session in Holly Springs, North Carolina, scheduled for September 15–17, 2025. Industry professionals interested in joining him can learn more or register at www.stairways.org/stair-balustrade.
- Meanwhile, WECORK’s giveaway of a 6-pack Cork Handbag set found a home with Troy Frisbie of Hardwood Floors of Lancaster.
- And thanks to Howell Hardwood Flooring, Nathan Trifan walked away with a brand-new iPad.
- MAPEI brewed up something special—an espresso machine giveaway that was won by Clint Youngblood of Youngblood Flooring.
- Bostik gave away the ultimate tailgate duo prize package: a Bostik-branded RTIC 52QT Ultra-Light Wheeled Cooler and a Solo Stove Ranger 2.0 Fire Pit, won by Brady Reason of After Five Floors.
Looking ahead, there’s already buzz building for Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida—and becoming an exhibitor is the perfect opportunity to showcase your brand, connect with industry pros, and be part of the energy that makes Expo such a standout event. Don’t miss your chance to get in front of decision-makers and flooring professionals from across the country. Details will be announced soon, but if you have questions or want to start planning early, reach out to Penny Key at penny.key@nwfa.org.