The Sage Award
Recognizing excellence in the home furnishings and bedding industries through commitment to sustainable business practices, social responsibility and profitable growth.
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See the 2008 Sage Award finalist stories
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Congratulations to the 2009 Sage Award winner, Copeland Furniture and to the other accomplished finalists - Century Furniture and La-Z-Boy. We also want to thank all of the industry leaders that entered the competition for sharing stories on their sustainability journeys. You can learn more about Copeland Furniture’s great story in the press release following the award or by watching the 2009 finalist videos available on this page.
The industry award, Sage Award, given by The American Home Furnishings Alliance with partnership with Cargill's BiOH Polyols was created to seek out, discover, and recognize true industry innovators from whom others can learn.
The Sage Award recognizes a manufacturer, designer, or retailer of finished home furnishings or bedding (mattresses, foundations, and other sleep surfaces) products. Nominees must demonstrate leadership in reducing the industry’s environmental footprint and expanding its positive social impact while running a profitable business.
The winner was announced during AHFA's Sustainability Summit on December 2 at the Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, N.C. For more details on the finalists and judging process, please click here.