Regional Dates and Locations Announced for tise Installation Competition
Jose Michel of Michael's Carpet, 2024 Regional Finalist from Seattle, WA; 13-year installer
Photo by Beth Miller/FLOOR Trends & Installation
LAS VEGAS, NV -- The International Surface Event (tise), the largest annual resource for surface, stone and tile industries sourcing, networking and education, and The International Certified Floorcovering Installer Association (CFI) announces the 2025 regional competition dates and locations for the highly anticipated Installer of the Year Competition alongside Platinum Sponsor Mohawk Flooring.
Celebrating exceptional craftsmanship and skill, the Installation Competition highlights the best installers in the industry, drawing talent from across the globe. The elite professionals first prove their expertise through a series of hands-on regional competitions before advancing to the final national showdown held live at tise 2026 in Las Vegas, NV.
For 2026, tise is expanding the reach of its regional competitions to give more installers a chance to showcase their craft and compete for national recognition. Entrants can choose from one of four regional qualifier locations:
- Boston, MA: July 19th
- Minneapolis, MN: August 23rd
- Denver, CO: October 11th
- Dalton, GA: October 25th
Installers will compete in two categories: Carpet and Engineered Wood. One finalist from each category in each regional city will earn a trip to Las Vegas for tise 2026 to compete for the title of National Installer of the Year.
The International Surface Event is proud to partner with industry leaders who are passionate about installation, Product Sponsors: Performance Accessories, Sika, and QEP/ Roberts and Media Partners: ProInstaller Magazine and Floor Trends & Installation. Appreciation is also extended to tise’s in-kind sponsors who generously provide a location for these events: Hank’s Specialties, W.J. Grosvenors and Cartwright.
To register to participate in the Installation Competition, please visit www.intlsurfaceevent.com.
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