Jackson, MS, May 2, 2025 – The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) proudly announced the winners of the 2025 NTCA Five-Star Contractor Project of the Year Awards during a special ceremony at Coverings on Thursday, May 1. These prestigious awards honor outstanding achievement and technical excellence in tile installation projects completed by NTCA Five-Star Accredited Contractors.

This year’s award recipients include Vallefuoco Contractors LLC, Brekhus Tile & Stone, Inc., Rinaldi Tile & Marble, Trostrud Mosaic & Tile Co., Inc., David Allen Company, and Premier Tile & Marble Co.

● Vallefuoco Contractors LLC earned the Residential Achievement of Excellence award for their Planes, Drains, and Dry-Lay Reveals project. Their meticulous 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, Inc. received the Residential Grand Prize for their work on the Gaylord Street Residence. This technically-demanding project involved aesthetic flow, vein matching, and managing varying material thicknesses. Successful coordination with fabricators, designers, and the homeowner was 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., Inc. won the Commercial Grand Prize for their renovation of Headlands Technologies. This complex 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 their 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 skilled craftsmen.

● Premier Tile & Marble Co. received the Large Commercial Grand Prize for their extraordinary 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 high-profile arena project exemplified precision, coordination, and creativity under pressure.

“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.”

The NTCA Five-Star Project of the Year Awards 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. This elite designation connects top-tier installers with exclusive opportunities, from marketing support to continuing education and peer collaboration.

For more information on NTCA Five-Star Contractors or to apply for accreditation, visit www.tile-assn.com. To find a Five-Star Contractor, go to Find A Five Star Contractor.

About NTCA
Established in 1947, the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone. It is widely recognized as the largest and most respected tile contractors’ association in the world. For those seeking to improve their tile business, NTCA provides unparalleled educational experiences, supportive peer interaction, unique cost-savings programs, and a commitment to help develop the skills needed to improve your work, recruit, train, and manage your employees, and ultimately, make your business more profitable. Find out more at www.tile-assn.com.