During the Awards Dinner at the NWFA Convention on Wednesday, the association recognized members in attendance who earned a degree for serving the industry and continuing education.
During the Awards Dinner at the NWFA Convention on Wednesday, the association recognized members in attendance who earned a degree for serving the industry and continuing education.
Those receiving a Craftsman Degree (for individuals who have attained 25 credits for education, achievement and service, of which 15 must be in education) were: Kirk Anderson, DuraSeal; Eric Butler, Butler Flooring Solutions; Avi Hadad, Avi's Hardwood Floors; Chris Livingston, 3M; Adam Martin and Gary Martin, Woodwise/Design Hardwood Products; Josh Neuberger, Basic Coatings; and Mike Peterson, Peterson Hardwood.
Those receiving a Master Craftsman Degree (who have earned another 25 NWFA credits, 15 of which are for achievement, and have attended or served as an instructor at an NWFA Advanced or Expert School and/or received an NWFA Floor of the Year Award) were: Trevor Hayden, Metropolitan Hardwood Floors; Wayne Highlander, Basic Coatings; and Jon Namba, Namba Services Inc.
Individuals receiving an Advanced Master Craftsman Degree (for those who attain another 25 achievement credits) were: Mark Mukosiej, Arboritec; Mike Osborn, Easy Groove; and Ricardo Pairazaman, Eco Floors.
Those receiving a Vanguard Degree (who have received 25 credits, 15 of which are for industry service or achievement) were: Cort Dunlap, Hardwood Inspections; Jennifer Hansen, 3M; Tom Heese, Primatech; Gerry Mueller, Arboritec USA; Roy Reichow, National Wood Floor Consultants; and Sheldon Walker, Clarke American Sanders.
Individuals accepting an Ambassador Degree (Vanguard Degree recipients who have earned an additional 25 credits for serving the industry) at the show were: Don Finkell, Anderson Hardwood; Drew Kern, Flooring Works; Evan Lauridsen, Armstrong; and Mark Weglowski, Arboritec USA.