HIGH POINT, N.C.–The International Casual Furnishings Association announced the finalists for the 2010 Apollo Awards, recognizing retail excellence in the sales and marketing of outdoor furnishings.

Finalists must demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and commitment to customer service, according to an ICFA statement. The ICFA membership will vote via an online ballot for a winner in each category later this summer.

Finalists will be honored and the winners announced at a gala awards banquet Sept. 23, during the International Casual Furniture & Accessories Market in Chicago. The ICFA and MMPI are co-sponsors of the event, which will be held at Chicago’s Field Museum.   

Finalists in the 2010 competition include:

Single Store Category:

Fruehauf’s Patio and Garden, Boulder, Colo.

Kolo Collection, Atlanta

Leisure Living, Salt Lake City, Utah

Outdoor Elegance, LaVerne, Calif.

Sunnyland Furniture, Dallas

Multi-Store Category

Carls Patio, Boca Raton, Fla.

Greenhouse Mall, Austin, Texas

Patios Plus, Rancho Mirage, Calif.

Seasons Leisure Inc. (dba Pool Patio & More), Atherton, Calif.

Yard Art Patio & Fireplace, Irving, Texas