The 2026 honors

Award Nominations

These are the categories being awarded on October 10. Nominees are drawn from community submissions, regional judge panels, and industry recognition already earned in the trade.

Public nominations for 2026 are closed. The categories below are final, and the winners are announced from the stage at the gala.

The work speaks first

Put a floor on the stage

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If a job stopped someone in a doorway, it belongs in front of the judges. These are the honors it can win.

Eight honors

The categories

Nominees are chosen through community submissions, regional judge panels, and industry recognition. Winners are decided by a combination of public voting, judge evaluations, and overall impact within the epoxy industry, built to keep it fair, transparent, and true to the work.

01Female Epoxy Artist of the YearRecognizing the women shaping this craft

02International Epoxy Artist of the YearThe trade beyond U.S. borders

03Best Custom Epoxy CountertopCountertop work, start to finish

04Best Flake Incorporated DesignFlake and chip systems done right

05Best Mixed Media ProjectResin combined with other materials

06Best Metallic Epoxy Floor Under 5,000 SQFTMetallic artistry at residential scale

07Best Metallic Epoxy Floor Over 5,000 SQFTMetallic artistry at commercial scale

08Prep Crew of the YearThe grind and prep behind every pour

Metallic epoxy floor, an entrant category at The Golden Pour Awards — Best Metallic Epoxy Floor Under 5,000 SQFT

Large-format metallic epoxy floor, an entrant category at The Golden Pour Awards — Best Metallic Epoxy Floor Over 5,000 SQFT

Mixed media resin work, an entrant category at The Golden Pour Awards — Best Mixed Media Project

Flake incorporated floor design, an entrant category at The Golden Pour Awards — Best Flake Incorporated Design

Nomination Questions

How are nominees selected and how does voting work?

Nominees are chosen through community submissions, regional judge panels, and industry recognition. Winners are determined by a combination of public voting, judge evaluations, and overall impact within the epoxy industry to ensure fairness, transparency, and true excellence.

Can I nominate myself?

Public submissions for 2026 are closed. Nominees are drawn from community submissions already received, regional judge panels, and recognition earned in the trade.

Does a ticket include a nomination?

No. Buying an entry ticket does not guarantee a Golden Pour nomination or a G.P.A. Trophy. Nominations are submitted and judged separately.

What do the judges look at?

Judges weigh photos and video of the work, the category it competes in, the craftsmanship behind it, and its impact on the trade.

When are winners announced?

Submissions for 2026 are closed and the judging panels are reviewing. Winners are announced from the stage on October 10. Watch the event’s Instagram and Facebook for 2027 dates.

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