| Carpet One Announces
Annual Award Winners at 2005 Winter Convention
MANCHESTER, NH (February 12, 2005) –– Carpet One
congratulates the top retailers and industry leaders who were
recently recognized at the 2005 Carpet One International Winter
Convention held in Grapevine, Texas.
“This year, we reevaluated the awards that we present,”
explained Evan Hackel, President of Carpet One. “We wanted
to make sure that these awards are meaningful to our members
– they should be something that our retailers strive for
each year and are really proud to receive.”
Carpet One presented awards in eight different categories,
based on enthusiasm, participation and percentage of sales increase
during the past year. In addition, they recognized an outstanding
business partner for its dedication to the Carpet One membership.
“All of the award-winners are extremely committed to
improving their businesses and have been very successful during
the past year,” said Carpet One COO Charlie Dilks. “They
are setting a strong example for other members – we really
commend them for their efforts and accomplishments.”
Carpet One presented the following awards at their 2005 Winter
Convention:
Spirit of Carpet One Award: Carpet One in Fort Wayne,
IN
This award recognizes the retailer that most embodies the Carpet
One spirit. This member is enthusiastic and involved in Carpet
One and is continually striving to improve their business by
participating in Carpet One programs, like Installation Excellence,
the “Destination: Carpet One” store planning program
and “Carpet One Welcomes Your Support,” the community
relations campaign that raises funds for breast cancer awareness.
Wally Hileman Award: Bachmeier Interiors Carpet One
in Coralville, IA
This award was created in honor of Carpet One’s Vice President
of Membership from 1991 to 1998, Wally Hileman. This was a pivotal
time of growth for the company, during which membership increased
by 350 percent and members from Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
joined the organization.
The Wally Hileman Award recognizes a new Carpet One member
who has been with the company for no more than two years and
has shown a significant increase in sales, while demonstrating
commitment to Carpet One and a desire to improve their business.
Titanium Sales Achievement Award – percentage:
The Great Home Store Carpet One in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
This award recognizes the member who has been with Carpet One
for more than two years and has shown the greatest percentage
increase in purchases from the previous year.
Titanium Sales Achievement Award – dollars: Floors,
Inc. Carpet One in Texas
This award recognizes the member who has been with Carpet One
for more than two years and who has shown the greatest actual
increase in purchases from the previous year.
Commitment to Education Award: Migala Carpet One in
Michigan
This award goes to the member who has demonstrated the greatest
commitment to educating his or her staff during the past year.
This retailer attends University events throughout the year
with a goal of graduating 100% of his or her staff from Carpet
One University.
5-Diamond Award of Excellence: Foxy Carpet One in Ocala,
FL
This award recognizes the Installation Excellence Five Diamond
member who exhibits the most outstanding level of customer relations
on a consistent basis. Foxy Carpet One received the highest
average score on their customer satisfaction surveys over the
past year, representing the very best in customer service excellence.
Community Service Award: Carpet One of the Gulf Coast
in Panama City, FL
This award recognizes one retailer that has made an outstanding
commitment to their community through Carpet One’s community
relations programs during the previous year. Carpet One of the
Gulf Coast participated in the “Carpet One Makes A Difference”
campaign for breast cancer awareness and Toys for Tots. The
store sold over 160 welcome mats, donating profits from sales
to their local American Cancer Society chapter. John Shepard
also volunteered to be the regional coordinator for Toys for
Tots this winter. In addition to using his store as a donation
drop-off center, John coordinated with other collection centers
in the area and organized the actual distribution of donations
throughout the community. He collected over 3,700 books and
toys for children in the Panama City area and hopes to continue
his support in the future.
Special Achievement Award: Aggieland Carpet One in
College Station, TX
This award recognizes a member who has made a significant achievement
or excelled in their implementation of a Carpet One program
during the previous year. Carpet One presented Aggieland Carpet
One with this award based on their outstanding implementation
of the “Destination: Carpet One” store planning
program. Aggieland Carpet One became the first Carpet One store
to renovate their store using “Destination: Carpet One,”
when they opened their new showroom in December 2003.
Partner of the Year: Mannington Mills
This award recognizes the organization that has made the most
significant impact on the overall Carpet One membership during
the past year. Mannington Mills has provided Carpet One retailers
with a consistently outstanding level of customer service and
innovative products. Plus, they recognize and support the entrepreneurial
spirit of Carpet One.
About Carpet One
Carpet One (carpetone.com), the largest unit of CCA Global
Partners, is North America’s largest floor covering retailer
with locations in the United States, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand. The stores are known for a broad selection of floor
covering products, distinctive warranties, excellent service
and exclusive brand names such as Liz Claiborne Flooring, LEES
For Living and Good Housekeeping. Headquarters are in Manchester,
New Hampshire; Ontario, Canada; and Queensland, Australia. |