New Jersey Association Honors State Winners

Furniture World Magazine

At the Awards Gala reception to be held on October 2nd, at the Knoll Country Club in Parsippany, NJ, the Metropolitan Furnishings Association recognized those stores and individuals in New Jersey who have excelled in various fields ofthe home furnishings industry. • Liveright Man of the Year Award - Lloyd Silverman • Lloyd's Furniture, Somerville The most prestigious award presented by the MFA, it "acknowledges those who have made outstanding contributions to the furnishings industry. " • Dean of 1HFRA - Albin Grundner, CHR The International Home Furnishings Representatives Association, through this chapter, recognizes a Sales Representative who has contributed in a significant way to IHFRA's objectives. • The E. Louis Billington Sales Representative - Joe Brand, Sealy Mattress Chosen by our Retailers as a Representative who has- distinguished himself in service to our industry. • The Paul E. Gallagher Retailer - Michael Fischer & Gene Weinstein, Sofas Plus, Fairfield As chosen by the Reps, the award acknowledges professionalism and ethical conduct between Representative and Retailer. The membership of the Metropolitan Furnishings Association is proud to recognize the following New Jersey retailers and factory sales representatives for 2001: • Best Home Furnishings Advertising - Tom Kopilak, Fireside Furniture, Pompton Plains • Best Home Furnishings Display - Dana Nastacio, Autumn Traditions, Bernardsville • Best Young Representative - Kevin Snyder, Berkline Furniture Best Young Retailer - William Schafer, Furniture Showplace, Linden • Best Speciality Store - Arnold Hershbain, Wall Units & More for Less, Fairfield The Metropolitan Furnishings Association was established in 1941. We are a non-profit organization designed to foster, promote, and protect the. interests of those engaged in the state's furnishings industry