Importer of the Year Star is the Antolini-side recognition — awarded on import volume across the curated and exclusive grades, range of materials moved into a single market, and the consistency of representation across the showroom and the slab yard. At Coverings 2026, it landed with Royal Stone.

What the award actually means for projects: priority placement on new releases and exclusive cuts, earlier access to block-stage selection at the Antolini side, and the depth of inventory needed to specify a whole-home palette out of stock rather than building it from container schedules.

The recognition sits next to the existing Dealer of the Year and Best Selection awards. All three live on the same 90,000 square feet of curated material in West LA. Stop by the yard to see what the recognition looks like in person.