2025 Rock Star Awards

The Coverings Rock Stars – an Emerging Leaders Program – honors the best and brightest young talent in the tile and stone industry. Since its inception, the program has recognized dozens of young leaders who have connected at Coverings through mentorship and networking opportunities. The program, which celebrated 10 years in 2024, underscores Coverings mission to support the growth and success of the industry by recognizing top-notch talent and fostering networking and educational opportunities.

Nominations are now closed for the 2025 Rock Stars. Winners will be announced at Coverings 2025.

2025 Rock Star Awards Ceremony

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
4:00 – 5:00 PM | Location: Booth 4300, Coverings Lounge

The Rock Star Awards celebrate the next generation of industry leaders, recognizing outstanding young professionals who are making a significant impact in the tile and stone industry. This program honors their innovation, leadership, and dedication, showcasing the bright future of the field. Join us as we celebrate the rising leaders of the 11th Class of Coverings Rock Stars.

(Open to all)

Emerging Leaders Program

The Coverings Emerging Leaders Program aims to unite and empower young professionals by expanding their networks and fostering a strong sense of community within the tile and stone industry. Through meaningful events at Coverings, the program helps build lasting connections and ensures a welcoming and engaging experience.

The Coverings Emerging Leaders Program is for all young professionals (ages 35 and younger)attending Coverings, including distributors, retailers, contractors, installers, specifiers, fabricators, manufacturers, and more.

  • Participate in networking designed for young professionals to build your personal brand and professional network
  • Invites to Coverings young professionals events 
  • Free registration to Coverings 2025
  • Custom agenda built for young professionals to explore and learn at Coverings 2025, taking place April 29 – May 2 in Orlando

Tuesday, April 29

1:00 PM: Welcome & Snacks

1:15 – 2:00 PM: Young Professionals Talk

2:00 – 3:00 PM:Roundtables

3:00 – 4:00 PM: Show Floor Tour

4:00 PM: Rock Star Awards & Ceremony

Scenes From the 2024 Rock Star Awards Ceremony

Take a glimpse at the memorable moments from the 2024 Rock Star Awards Ceremony.

Celebrating the 2024 Rock Stars: Leaders in Tile & Stone

Meet Our 2024 Coverings Rock Stars!

Discover the rising stars honored at the 2024 Rock Star Awards Ceremony, recognizing outstanding talent and innovation in the tile and stone industry.

Gus Tolleson

Project Manager
J&R Tile, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas

Megan Renk

Owner
Mosaix Tile Installation Company
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Nathan Merrill

Installer/Owner
Vision Stone and Tile
Mogadore, Ohio

Shanan Hehir

Owner
Shanans Absolute Tile LLC
Manchester, Vermont

Aryk Snowberger

Owner
Snowbee Custom Tile
Canton, Ohio

Sean Gordy

Owner
Gordy Tile
Atlanta, Georgia

Trevor Hook

Owner
Hooked on Tile LLC
Evansville, Wisconsin

Amala Raj Swenson

Principal Interior Designer
Amala Raj Interiors
San Diego, California

Marie Page

Sales Design Consultant
Architessa
Rockville, Maryland

John Donaghy

Director of Operations – Commercial Division
Best Tile
Fairhaven, Massachusetts

Jordan Johnson

Procurement Associate
International Tile & Stone
Daytona Beach, Florida

Matthew Marchildon

Tool & Accessory Division Manager
Centura Tile
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Steven Bellew

Operations Manager and Warehouse Coordinator, Bellew Tile & Marble Co, Co-Owner, TJB Imports
Hingham, Massachusetts

Kali Pharand

Product Standards and Sustainability Coordinator
Schluter Systems
Plattsburgh, New York

Markus Dworowy

National Technical Manager
Blanke Corporation
Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Dani Williams

CEO and Creative Director
Artesana Tile
Tucson, Arizona

Young Professionals Session

One Hit Wonder OR Future Hall of Famer?

Date/Time: Tuesday, April 18 3:30-4 PM
Presenter:  Wally Adamchik, CSP, CMC – President, Firestarter Speaking and Consulting
Location: The Coverings Lounge (Booth 4209)

Rock star today, legend tomorrow? Join Wally Adamchik, Founder of FireStarter Speaking and Consulting, as he presents his take on how you go from today’s Rock Star to tomorrow’s Hall of Famer. Gain insight into how to develop your leadership skills and navigate the next steps in your professional journey.