Best in Wood Awards are given annually to honor custom woodworkers for their outstanding craftsmanship.

 

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Award winners are featured in FDMC magazine and were celebrated during an awards reception at the 2018 Wood Pro Expo, which took place October 18-19 at Warehouse at the Nook in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

1.      Custom furniture
2.      Residential built-ins
3.      Architectural millwork projects
4.      Commercial cabinetry/furniture
5.      Custom kitchen/bath cabinetry
6.      Specialty items
 
 
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