Village Green (Rockford, Illinois) received the Apollo Award in the singlestore category, while ABSCO Fireplace and Patio (Birmingham and Pelham, Alabama) received the prestigious award in the multistore category. The Apollo Awards recognize retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and commitment to customer service.Finalists in the single store category were Kolo Collection (Atlanta, Georgia); Outdoor Elegance (LaVerne, California); Patios Plus (Rancho Mirage, California); and Sunnyland Furniture (Dallas, Texas). Finalists in the multistore category were Daylight Home, Lighting & Patio (San Luis Obispo, California); Elegant Outdoor Living (Bonita Springs, Naples, and Fort Myers, Florida); Great Gatherings (Annapolis and Gaithersburg, Maryland, and Gainesville and Fairfax, Virginia); and Outside in Style (Austin and San Antonio, Texas).