Accolades
Recognized for Excellence Trusted by Industry
At Flooring Design, we hold ourselves to the highest standards — and the recognition we receive is a reflection of that commitment. Explore the awards, nominations, partnerships, and endorsements that speak to the credibility, expertise, and excellence that defines the Flooring Design network.
Awards & Nominations
Each year, members of the Flooring Design group are nominated for and recognised by a range of external organisations, industry bodies, and business communities — a testament to the calibre of the people and businesses that operate under the Flooring Design brand.
These accolades span a broad spectrum, from industry-specific honours that recognise excellence in flooring and interior design, to wider business awards that celebrate entrepreneurship, customer service, and commercial achievement. To be recognised by an external organisation is a mark of distinction that reflects not only the performance of the individual franchise, but the strength and reputation of the Flooring Design network as a whole.
At Flooring Design, we are proud to celebrate the external recognition our franchisees receive. These nominations and accolades serve as an independent endorsement of the exceptional standards our network upholds — and a reminder to customers that when they choose Flooring Design, they are choosing a brand that is recognised and respected at every level.
Westpack New Zealand Franchise Awards 2025
Franchise System of the Year
– Retail & Hospitality
Simons Flooring Design Tauranga – Excellence in Customer Service
Flooring Design Whakatane
– Retail & Hospitality
Flooring Design Awards
The Flooring Design Awards is an annual celebration of excellence across the Flooring Design network, recognising the outstanding individuals, stores, and suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional performance, dedication, and innovation throughout the year. Held once a year, the awards ceremony brings together the very best of the Flooring Design community — honouring those who have gone above and beyond in their pursuit of excellence and set the benchmark for what it means to be part of the Flooring Design brand.
The awards span a broad range of categories, each designed to recognise excellence in a specific and meaningful area of the business. From financial performance and sales growth to store presentation, marketing, and design innovation, the Flooring Design Awards provide a comprehensive and rigorous measure of what it takes to operate at the highest level within the network. Recognition is also extended to the people behind the businesses — the employees, leaders, and suppliers whose contributions are instrumental to the success of the Flooring Design group as a whole.
The Flooring Design Awards are more than a ceremony — they are a reflection of the values and standards that define the Flooring Design brand. Every category is judged with integrity and care, ensuring that recognition is meaningful and well-deserved. For customers, the awards serve as a mark of assurance; when you choose a Flooring Design store, you are choosing a network that holds itself to the highest standards and celebrates the people and businesses that consistently deliver on that promise.
Supplier of the Year
Belgotex
Awarded to the supplier who has delivered the greatest value and service across the Flooring Design network, as voted by our franchisees.
Design & Innovation
Total Care Flooring Design Wairarapa
Awarded to the franchisee who has delivered outstanding design work across their projects, from stunning residential homes to inventive commercial installations.
Service & Excellence
Tabatha Jones
Total Care Flooring Design Wairarapa
Awarded to the staff member who consistently goes above and beyond for customers, embodying the Flooring Design ethos of service and excellence.
Employee of the Year
John Garner
Simons Flooring Design Tauranga
Awarded to the staff member who has made the greatest impact on their franchise business over the past year.
Boss of the Year
Sam Lucas
Total Care Flooring Design Wairarapa
Awarded to the franchise owner who has created a workplace culture where their team feels genuinely valued, appreciated, and proud to come to work.
Top Business Performance
Jackson's Flooring Design Napier
Awarded to the franchisee who has demonstrated the sharpest business acumen across the network through disciplined and effective management of their operation.
Top Residential Sales
Jackson's Flooring Design Napier
Awarded to the franchisee who has achieved the most impressive growth in invoiced sales over the financial year.
Top Store Presentation
Flooring Design Whakatane
Awarded to the franchisee who delivers the most impressive showroom experience — clean, well-presented, and creatively compelling.
Excellence in Marketing
Family Flooring Design Pukekohe
Awarded to the franchisee who has shown the greatest creativity and initiative in marketing their business throughout the year.
Top Commercial Sales
Flooring Design Commercial Hawke's Bay
Awarded to the franchisee who has achieved the highest total invoiced commercial sales over the financial year.
Most Improved Store
Flooring Design Rotorua
Awarded to the franchisee who has shown the greatest improvement to their store over the course of the year.
Dual Market Sales Excellence
Total Care Flooring Design Wairarapa
Awarded to the franchisee who has achieved the highest combined invoiced sales across both commercial and residential markets over the financial year.
Top Total Sales
Flooring Design Commercial Hawke's Bay
Awarded to the franchisee who has achieved the highest total invoiced sales across their business over the financial year.
Contribution to Flooring Design
Amber Carr
Simons Flooring Design Tauranga
Awarded to the individual who has made the most meaningful contribution to the Flooring Design group, championing growth, innovation, and collaboration across the network.
Franchisee of the Year
Total Care Flooring Design Wairarapa
The most prestigious accolade in the Flooring Design awards programme, awarded to the franchisee who has demonstrated excellence across every facet of their operation.
Partnerships and Endorsements
The partnerships and endorsements held by Flooring Design are a reflection of the trust, credibility, and professional standards that define our network. Through carefully selected affiliations with respected organisations and industry bodies, Flooring Design demonstrates a commitment to operating at the highest level — aligning itself with the names and institutions that customers and industry professionals trust most.
These relationships span a range of industries and sectors, connecting Flooring Design with the broader professional communities in which our franchisees operate. From construction and building to interior design and beyond, our partnerships ensure that Flooring Design remains at the forefront of its industry — informed, connected, and held to the standards that matter.
For customers, our partnerships and endorsements provide an additional layer of confidence. When you choose Flooring Design, you are choosing a brand that is not only recognised within its own industry, but one that is trusted and endorsed by the organisations that set the benchmark for professional excellence.
Godfrey Hirst Carpets is the largest manufacturer and exporter of residential and commercial carpets in Australasia.
Feltex Carpets are a New Zealand made carpet manufacturer and supplier. Their ingredients are locally sourced and their wool comes from our very own sheep.
Jacobsen has been supplying world-class flooring to New Zealanders for nearly 60 years. Rooted in family values and founded on outstanding service, technical expertise, and dependable relationships; the Jacobsen name has since grown to stand for style, texture, innovation, and performance.
Belgotex is one of New Zealand’s leading flooring distributors, with a comprehensive collection of carpet, vinyl and outdoor flooring solutions for the home or business.
With so many colours, designs and textures to choose from in our wide collection, there’s sure to be a flooring solution that meets your needs now and well into the future.
Polyflor specialises in supplying us with vinyl flooring that is stylish yet durable and low maintenance available in sheet, planks and tiles.
Woodland Lifestyle supplies a range of quality and innovative flooring products to the building industry. Woodland Lifestyle is owned, operated and supported with love throughout New Zealand.
Kardean Design Flooring is a supplier of extremely hardwearing, easy to clean & maintain LVT Flooring in a wide range of formats and designs, offering three types of formats: Gluedown, Loose lay, and hybrid Rigid core.
Signature Floors is family-owned flooring business with a reputation for delivering innovations in carpets, carpet tile collections, vinyl floor tiles, hybrid plank flooring, laminate floors, sheet vinyl flooring and custom carpets courtesy of Signature Studio.
