Awards & Accolades
Schluter®-Systems is dedicated to developing innovative products and systems for the tile industry. We take great pride in building products we believe in, and that continue to provide solutions to common obstacles in the industry. We are honored to have been recognized with various awards and accolades, as these distinctions highlight our commitment to our customers, partners, and the tile industry.
Below is a selection of awards and accolades that we have received.
Schluter Wins Four TTMAC Awards
Schluter Systems was honoured at the 2025 TTMAC Awards with four prizes recognizing excellence in tile and stone installations across Canada.
- Project of the Year – Robert Lee YMCA - Tile contractor: Apex Granite and Tile
- Technical Application – Robert Lee YMCA - Tile contractor: Apex Granite and Tile
- Residential – The Quiet House - Tile contractor: Campbell Brothers
- Judges Award of Merit – South River Jewel - Tile contractor: WNA Tile and Design
IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Award – KERDI-LINE and KERDI-LINE-VARIO in TRENDLINE Finishes
Schluter®-Systems was honored with the Fixtures and Hardware category award at the 2025 IIDA/HD Expo Product Design Awards. This recognition celebrates our commitment to innovation, function, and aesthetic excellence in hospitality design.
ASHRAE Technology Awards
Schluter-Systems' Canadian Headquarters has been recognized with 1st Place at the ASHRAE Technology Awards (Region II) for its innovative, sustainable design. This award-winning project, developed in collaboration with Pageau Morel & Associates, exemplifies our commitment to excellence and energy efficiency.
Schluter® Canada Wins Two TTMAC Awards
- Project of the Year – The Well
- Manufactured Tile and Slab – The Well
- Trade Contractors: Ashby, York Marble, Maple Terrazzo
Schluter® Retail Team Honored at 2024 Lowe’s Vendor Forum
- Vendor Partner of the Year for Home Décor
- Divisional Partner of the Year for Flooring
2024 TCNA Tile Persons of the Year Award: Received by the Schlüter family
Schluter®-Systems proudly announces that the Schlüter family has been awarded the prestigious Tile Persons of the Year by the Tile Council of North America (TCNA). The award recognizes their outstanding contributions to the tile industry. Founder Werner Schlüter, along with his wife Barbara and sons Udo and Marc and his daughter Annalisa, accepted the award at Coverings 2024 in Atlanta, GA.
2024 Coverings Rock Stars – An Emerging Leaders Program:
Received by Kali Pharand as one of the best and brightest young talents in the tile & stone industry
Schluter® Retail Team Wins at 2023 Lowe’s Vendor Forum
Divisional Partner of the Year for Flooring
Schluter®-Systems Receives Five CLEARSelect Product Awards for 2021:
- Crack Isolation Products – Contractors
- Waterproofing Membrane – Contractors
- Linear Drains – Contractors
- Preformed Shower Structures – Contractors
- Preformed Shower Structures – Architects
2021 TTMAC Hall of Fame Award: Received by Dale Kempster for a lifetime of commitment and contribution to the advancement of the hard surfaces industry
2020 NTCA Joe Tarver Award: Received by Architectural Manager, Mary Yocum for Lifetime Service to the Tile Industry
Schluter®-Systems Receives Seven CLEARSelect Product Awards for 2019:
- Most Preferred Brand of Crack Isolation Products – Contractors
- Most Preferred Brand of Crack Isolation Products – Architects
- Most Preferred Brand of Waterproofing Membranes – Contractors
- Most Preferred Brand of Linear Drains – Contractors
- Most Preferred Brand of Preformed Shower Structures – Contractors
- Most Preferred Brand of Preformed Shower Structures – Architects
- Most Preferred Brand of Best Installation Tips & Training – Contractors
2019 The NTCA Tile Person of the Year Award: Received by Dale Kempster for his commitment to the tile industry
2019 Architizer A+Awards Jury Winner in the Furnishings - Accessories category
2017 Tile & Stone Installation Contractor CLEAReport for Most Preferred Brand of: Waterproofing Membranes, Crack Isolation Products, Linear Drains, and Preformed Shower Structures.
Commercial Architecture Products of the Year 2017
Awarded for DITRA-HEAT-DUO
Energia 2012: New building
Energia 2012: Bâtiment neuf
2015 Tile & Stone Installation Contractor CLEAReport: Most Preferred Brand of Waterproofing, Crack Isolation Products, and Electric Radiant Heat
Surfaces Award for Best of 2014 Technology - DITRA-HEAT
Architectural Record (Magazine) Record Products 2014 - KERDI-LINE
2013 NTCA Joe Tarver Award: Received by Mr. Werner Schlüter for Lifetime Service to the Tile Industry
2013 Tile & Stone Installation Contractor CLEARReport: Most Preferred Brand of Waterproofing and Crack Isolation Products
LEED Gold Certification Montreal 2012
LEED Gold Certification Reno
2011 Tile & Stone Installation Contractor CLEARReport: Most Preferred Brand of Crack Isolation Products
2011 Prize of excellence in architecture, 3rd prize from the jury, industrial buildings
Prix 2011 d'excellence en architecture, 3e prix du jury, bâtiments industriels
2011 award of excellence of our steel construction 2011
Prix 2011 d’excellence de la construction en acier
Recognition from Hydro-Quebec (AQME)
Reconnaissance d'Hydro-Québec (AQME)
2009 Tile & Stone Installation Contractor CLEARReport: Most Preferred Brand of Crack Isolation Products
2007 Tile & Stone Installation Contractor CLEARReport: Most Preferred Brand of Crack Isolation Products