Jackson, Miss.—The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) announced the winners of the 2025 NTCA Five-Star Contractor Project of the Year Awards during a special ceremony at Coverings on May 1. These awards are meant to honor outstanding achievement and technical excellence in tile installation projects completed by NTCA Five-Star accredited contractors.
“These awards highlight the innovation and craftsmanship that our Five-Star members bring to the industry every day,” said Jeremy Sax, NTCA deputy director. “It’s inspiring to see these contractors push boundaries and deliver exceptional projects that elevate the profession.”
This year’s award recipients included Vallefuoco Contractors; Brekhus Tile & Stone; Rinaldi Tile & Marble; Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Co.; David Allen Company; and Premier Tile & Marble Co.
- Vallefuoco Contractors earned the Residential Achievement of Excellence award for its Planes, Drains and Dry-Lay Reveals project. The company’s use of two interlocking waterjet marble mosaics required a multi-stage dry layout to ensure material integrity and precision placement across multiple planes.
- Brekhus Tile & Stone received the Residential Grand Prize for its work on the Gaylord Street Residence. This project involved aesthetic flow, vein matching and managing varying material thicknesses. Successful coordination with fabricators, designers and the homeowner was said to be key to the project’s success.
- Rinaldi Tile & Marble was recognized with the Community Impact Award for the Watsonville Brillante project. The team generously donated time to install over 12,500 square feet of community-created mosaics on a public parking structure.
- Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Co., won the Commercial Grand Prize for the renovation of Headlands Technologies. This commercial update demanded over 1,700 man hours to overcome layout, ADA and substrate challenges.
- David Allen Company earned the Large Commercial Achievement of Excellence award for its work on a fast-paced Casino installation. Over 130,000 square feet of tile, stone and terrazzo were installed in just seven months by a team of 60 craftsmen.
- Premier Tile & Marble Co. received the Large Commercial Grand Prize for its work on the Clippers Intuit Dome Arena project. With over 300,000 square feet of tile, glass, stone and panels—including an exterior mural crafted from tile—this arena project is said to have exemplified precision, coordination and creativity under pressure.
The NTCA Five-Star Project of the Year Awards are said to reflect the unparalleled expertise and commitment of leading tile professionals nationwide.Contractors looking to grow their business and earn industry recognition are encouraged to apply for NTCA Five-Star accreditation.
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