The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has announced the finalists for the 2016 Apollo Awards. The program recognizes retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings. Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and a commitment to customer service. ICFA members will vote via online ballot for a winner in each of two categories later this summer. Finalists will be honored and winners will be announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on September 22, at The Field Museum, during Casual Market Chicago.

Finalists in the 2016 competition in the single-store category are Kolo Collection (Atlanta, Georgia); Outdoor Elegance (LaVerne, California); Patios Plus (Rancho Mirage, California); Sunnyland Furniture (Dallas, Texas); and Village Green Home and Garden (Rockford, Illinois). In the multistore category, they are ABSCO Fireplace & Patio (Birmingham, Alabama); Daylight Home, Lighting & Patio (San Luis Obispo, California); Elegant Outdoor Living (Bonita Springs, Florida); Great Gatherings (Annapolis, Maryland, and Gainesville, Virginia); and Outside in Style (Austin, Texas).