Rug Winners Make Splash at Aquarium | HFN

January 25, 2012

From left, Sydney, Reza Momeni, Stephen Hoberman and Russell.

ATLANTA–The annual America’s Magnificent Carpet Awards took place at the Georgia Aquarium Friday night, during the Atlanta International Area Rug Market. Manufacturers previously submitted rug designs in several existing categories — handmade, handknotted and power loomed — as well as two new ones, indoor/outdoor and licensee, and the results were announced at the ceremony. Chas Sydney, who retired last summer after 31 years with AmericasMart, came back to help host the event with television journalist Lynne Russell.

The ceremony also honored three retailers with the retailer of the year award: Jordan’s Furniture, Rugs As Art and The Mink Company.