New Jersey Association Honors State Winners

Furniture World Magazine

At the recent Awards Gala reception held 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 of the home Furnishings Industry. Howard Liveright Memorial to Roy Levine,CPA: presented by his partner Lester Soloway, CPA. The most prestigious award presented by the MFA, it "acknowledges those who have made outstanding contributions to the furnishings industry. " Dean of IHFRA to William Richmond: presented by Mr. Albin Grundner: 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 to Don McCartin: presented by E. Louis Billington, Jr. : Chosen by our Retailers as a Representative who has distinguished himself in service to our industry. Best Home Furnishings Display to Vincent Lorenzo, Dee Rose Furniture, Brick, NJ: presented by Dan Fastenberg. Best Young Representative to Ken McCartin: presented by Dennis Arakelian Best Young Retailer to Bill Thompson, Rider Furniture, Kingston, NJ: presented by Mark Scharff Best Bedding Store to Sleepy's Bedding Shops multiple stores statewide: presented by Sam Chase Best Home Furnishings Advertising to Schwartz Furniture, North Brunswick, NJ.