CMA announces 2019 Wood Diamond Award winners

Awards program recognizes excellence in industry

The Cabinet Makers Association (CMA) is pleased to announce the winners of their 2019 Wood Diamond Awards contest.

The CMA was founded on the principles of sharing one’s experiences and ideas with other members in an effort to promote success and professionalism in the woodworking business. This awards program provides another outlet for that purpose to be fulfilled. As members view the work and accomplishments of their peers, ideas are exchanged and the flow of information continues. CMA member Ken Kumph of Premier Builders (Georgetown, MA) confirms that “the Wood Diamond Awards program is an exceptional opportunity to recognize the unique talents of its members.”

The 2019 award winners were announced on Thursday, July 18, during the AWFS 2019 trade show in Las Vegas. First place winners are awarded a customized plaque declaring their excellence in their respective category.

A few observations:

• The submissions were predominantly residential (90%) vs. commercial, yet the “Best of, Best Overall” winner was a commercial project.
• In the kitchen category, almost 80% of the submissions were frameless cabinet construction, which is consistent with overall industry trends.
• The variety of submissions within the residential category confirms that cabinetry continues to extend to every room in the home.

​The 2019 “Best Of, Best Overall” award goes to Covenant Millwork (Louisville, GA) for their outstanding project submitted in the category of “Commercial: Hospitality”. The first place award winners recognized by category submitted are listed below. Details and photos for all projects can be viewed at www.cabinetmakers.org/2019winners

Commercial

• Medical: Ipswich Cabinetry (Ipswich, MA)
• Retail:  Ogee (Oakland, CA)

Residential

• Bathroom
  • Frameless
    • Under $10,000: Custom Creative Furniture (Lawrenceville, GA)
    • Over $10,000: Sofo Kitchens (Maple Ridge, BC)
• Kitchen
  • Face Frame
    • Under $25,000: Chandler Cabinets (Pilot Point, TX)
    • Over $25,000: Covenant Millwork (Louisville, GA)
  • Frameless
    • Under $25,000: CVR Colorado (Loveland, CO)
    • Over $25,000: Patzer Woodworking (Mitchell, SD)
• Living Spaces
  • Bar
    • Under $25,000: Dibbleville Woodworks (Fenton, MI)
    • Over $25,000: CVR Colorado (Loveland, CO)
  • Entertainment Center
    • Under $10,000: CVR Colorado (Loveland, CO)
  • Fireplace Surround: Sofo Kitchens (Maple Ridge, BC)
  • Wall
    • Under $10,000: Dibbleville Woodworks (Fenton, MI)
    • Over $10,000: Danlee Wood Products (Forreston, IL)
  • Bedroom
    • Under $10,000: Sofo Kitchens (Maple Ridge, BC)
    • Over $10,000: Sofo Kitchens (Maple Ridge, BC)
  • Fish Tank Stand
    • Under $10,000: Custom Creative Furniture (Lawrenceville, GA)
  • Office: Danzo Group (Baldwin Park, CA)
• Utility/Storage
  • Closet/Dressing Room: Sofo Kitchens (Maple Ridge, BC)
  • Mud Room: Sofo Kitchens (Maple Ridge, BC)
  • Wine Cellar: Ipswich Cabinetry (Ipswich, MA)

Best of, Best Overall Covenant Millwork (Louisville, GA)