New Jersey Furniture Association To Honor David Goldstein, Toly Bellarosa and Buddy Filippone

Furniture World Magazine

At the awards gala reception to be held on October 5th at the Knoll Country Club in Parsippany, NJ, the Metropolitan Furnishings Association will recognize those stores and individuals in New Jersey who have excelled in various fields of the home furnishings industry. Comedian Ben Kurland will be master of ceremonies. Awards to be presented include: Liveright Man of the Year Award: The most prestigious award presented by the MFA. It acknowledges those who have made outstanding contributions tothe home furnishings industry. This year's award will be presented to David Goldstein, Metropolitan Furniture Marketing Services, Tenafly, NJ. E. Louis Billington Sales Representative: Chosen by MFA member retailers as a representative who has distinguished him/ herself in service to our industry. Presented to Toly Bellarosa, Klaussner Furniture Industries, North Caldwell, NJ. Paur E. Gallagher Retailer: As chosen by the Reps, the award acknowledges professionalism and ethical conduct between representative and reatiler. Presented to Buddy Filippone, Melray's Furniture, North Arlington, NJ. Best Specialty Store: Melvyn Zupnick, Goldberg-Zupnick Associates, Rockaway, NJ. Best Young Representative: Chris Clarzio, Klaussner Furniture Industries. Best Young Retailer: Stephanie and Jeff Donlon, Staiano's Furniture, Califon, NJ. For more information, contact Alan Granetz Executive Director at 908-725-3460 or metrofa@onebox.com.