Coverings, the leading international tile and stone exhibition and conference in North America, has actually revealed 22 honorees for two of the show’s distinguished yearly awards programs, including this year’s Rock Star Award receivers and the 2026 Coverings Champions, ahead of the program’s go back to the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 30-April 2, 2026.
The Coverings Rock Stars, an Emerging Leaders Program, highlights Coverings’ mission to support the success and development of the tile and stone market by celebrating the best and brightest young leaders.
The 18 Coverings Rock Star conscripts were chosen following an extensive candidate review by a panel of tile and stone industry leaders. The winners come from many industry segments and comprise superior talent known for cultivating networking and instructional opportunities.
Builder/Remodeler:
Catherine Atkins, Architectural Sales
Thorntree Fine Porcelain & Natural Stone
Dallas, Texas
Michael Ray, Owner
Ray’s Restoration
Ramer, Tennessee
Contractor/Installer:
Hector Ruiz, CEO
HR Tile
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
Joppe Aguirre, Owner/Installer
Cascadia Tile Company
Bend, Oregon
JP Baggett, Business Advancement
Elite Tile Setters
South Jordan, Utah
Mauricio Rapalo, Owner
Popular Tile
Houston, Texas