MOHAWK GREENWORKS DEALER OF THE YEAR AWARD:  FAST FACTS

Award Criteria:

·         Economic Responsibility. Without a strong financial footing and growth, no dealer can continue to operate and support the overall community with jobs and economic stability.

·         Social Commitment. When communities thrive, businesses thrive. The best retailers are active within and making an impact on their communities.

·         Environmental Initiative. Every dealer should strive to conserve resources, reduce waste and support environmentally-friendly products.

Dealers Recognized for 2008:

·         Kelly’s Carpet Omaha, Omaha, NE*

·         Michigan Tile and Carpet, Battle Creek, MI*

·         Carpet Bonanza Flooring Center, Zeeland, MI*

·         O’Briens Carpet One, Colorado Springs, CO

·         DT Floormasters, Hayward, CA

·         End of the Roll Discount Carpet & Flooring, Williams Lake, British Columbia

*Finalists

Judges:

·         Dr. Sydney G. Roberts is the home services program manager at Southface Energy Institute, an Atlanta-based green building consulting organization that promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.

·         David Cross, a founder and managing partner of Abeo Partners, a firm focused on providing strategies and solutions that support lasting behavior change in areas including sustainability and health & wellness.

·         Karen Raymer, an interior designer and founder of Waldenour, an ecodesign and consulting firm that counsels a variety of clients on the value and necessity of sustainability in business.

Comments On Dealers’ Efforts:

Kelly’s Carpet Omaha:  “Kelly's clearly understands the importance of measuring their performance in key areas of sustainability.  Helps demonstrate the value being created and ensures that all employees now it's important.  And it's the best way to ensure steady, on-going progress on issues that might not be seen as a priority, particularly during this challenging  economic period.”   
 
Michigan Tile & Carpet:  “Really impressed that they established company goals.  It's apparent that all employees have really rallied behind and embraced the mandate, ensuring that the company ‘walks the walk' as it's trying to engage customers on this important issue.”
 
Carpet Bonanza:  “A holistic approach that demonstrates a real commitment to all three pillars of sustainability - economy, society and the environment.  And their recycling efforts show the big impact that just a single company can have.”

O’Brien's Carpet One:  “Their business growth proves the value in actively engaging employees, the community and customers in a discussion on sustainability.  The long-term commitment to recycling will only become more valuable as this issue moves to the forefront for flooring dealers.”

DT Floormasters:  “So very inspired by this company’s dedication to the recycling of carpet...how so many will learn that this practice is so crucial to the days ahead in the world we are living in.”

End of the Roll:  “Most enjoyed learning about the efficiency of this company’s practices in balance with the strong sense of community that lives in the legacy of this company.”

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Mohawk is a leading supplier of flooring for both residential and commercial applications. Mohawk offers a complete selection of broadloom carpet, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, vinyl, rugs and other home products. These products are marketed under the premier brands in the industry, which include Mohawk, Karastan, Ralph Lauren, Lees, Bigelow, Columbia, Century, Dal-Tile, American Olean and Quick-Step. Mohawk's unique merchandising and marketing assist our customers in creating the consumers' dream. Mohawk provides a premium level of service with its own trucking fleet and over 250 local distribution locations.

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