The Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Award is the top honor award presented to the winner in each of the several categories. There are two levels for entering the Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Awards . Level I-for beginning decorative finishers that have been in the decorative finish business for one year or less and wants to compete on a beginning level in the categories of their choice. Level II-for experienced decorative finishers who have been in the decorative finish business for one year or more and wants to compete at the top level in the categories of their choice. Level I entries will compete for the top honor Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Awards Platinum Certificate presented for each category. Level II entries will compete for the top honor Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Awards Trophy presented for each category. Also at both Level I and Level II, in each category, there will be Gold Certificate (2nd Place) and Silver Certificate (3rd Place) award winners. All non-winning entries will be mailed a certificate of achievement as a decorative finishing artist for the categories they have entered. The host of the event, the Faux Finish Institute, will present the awards. A panel of Professional Judges including faux finishers, decorative painters, mural and trompe l'oeil artists, and designers have been assembled to judge the winners in each category.

Anyone in the field of decorative finishing such as faux and decorative finishers, decorative furniture and cabinetry finishers, mural or trompe l' oeil artists, decorative stencilers, or decorative plasterers may enter their works in the contest. Do not be intimidated, there are categories for beginning finishers and accomplished finishers alike to have the chance to be honored for their achievements! See the rules and regulations page for complete details of entering your projects.

The nationally renowned Faux Finisher Magazine will be present at the awards to monitor the events as they unfold and publish the winners in each category. Photos of each Fauxcademy Award winner and a brief description of their business and category for which they were presented the award will be published in the magazine.

The concept of these awards was designed to allow decorative artists to show off their accomplishments, or toot their horn, in their marketplace. Being honored with these awards makes a dramatic statement about the artists and their abilities in the decorative finish market. Recognition of this kind of award and being able to demonstrate this to your potential clientele gives you serious marketing ammunition to use in your business and propel you to the top.

The awards will be presented during the Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Awards Dinner along with a glamorous evening of fun, entertainment, and dining!

The Prestigious Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Award could be yours?
But to win you have to get your entries in!
Registration deadlines to be announced for
2004 Fauxcademy of Decorative Finish Awards.