Commercial Category Winner: Mohawk
Project: Georgia Sea Turtle Center (Jekyll Island, GA)
 Award accepted by: Malisa Maynard, chief sustainability officer at Mohawk Industries
 In this project, Mohawk’s resilient, low-impact flooring solutions were used to support both the mission and function of an environmentally focused facility, while contributing to healthier interior spaces. The flooring is manufactured to remain in pristine condition over time, extending its lifespan and further reducing environmental impact. In addition, every purchase helps stop ocean plastic through Mohawk’s partnership with Plastic Bank, reinforcing a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. The flooring used for this project is 100% PVC-free and made from recycled single-use plastic and natural stone. Each square foot contains the equivalent of up to 20 recycled PET bottles. It is FloorScore® certified, meeting strict indoor air quality standards and confirming its low VOC emissions. It is also independently certified by SCS to meet the VOC emissions criteria of California’s Section 01350 Program.

Residential Category Winner: PID Floors
Project: Stone Harbor Beach House (Stone Harbor, NJ)
 Architect: Asher Slaunwhite + Partners
Interior Designer: Stephanie Kraus Designs
 Award accepted by: Steven Skutelsky, President of PID Floors

This residential retreat exemplifies elegant sustainability and thoughtful material selection with PID’s wood flooring, which is produced through zero-waste operation. The finishing is done entirely by hand, eliminating the additional use of energy -- whether from fossil fuels or renewable sources. The flooring’s three-layer construction also uses fewer adhesives, resulting in a sturdy yet sustainable build. The product is manufactured to deliver an exceptional service life, lasting for decades with proper care. It can also be periodically refinished in different colors, offering a unique dimension of reusability and personal style -- a key but often overlooked element of the “reduce, reuse, recycle” philosophy. The flooring used in this residence adheres to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) 01350 standard v1.2 for homes, the most stringent benchmark for VOC emissions. It also holds an E1 formaldehyde emission rating, containing only 0.1–1% formaldehyde in its total adhesive volume.