Are you a leader in green building or design? Here's your chance to show the world what your project is made of and win one of 7 Wicanders Born of Nature™ Awards. The awards were created to recognize outstanding applications of Wicanders Cork Oak Floors in residential and commercial projects in North America.

Participation is open to private individuals, architects, interior designers, builders, and contractors who are responsible for the design, specification, selection, and installation of Wicanders' Cork Oak Floors.

Judges will be evaluating project creativity, problem solving, overall satisfaction, and environmental responsibility. Winners will be selected monthly. To enter, please e-mail your projects to: projects@wicanderscorkoakblog.com.

1st Place Grand Award: A 5-day trip for winner and companion to Portugal, the birthplace of cork oak forests, from anywhere in the continental United States.

Monthly Awards: 6 Born of Nature award winners will receive an Apple iPhone and framed Born of Nature recognition certificates.

To learn more, ask questions, or share your thoughts with other professionals visit www.WicandersCorkOakBlog.com