About the Program
For three decades, NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year Awards have honored the brightest rising stars in independent home improvement retail. These standout leaders, who are 35 years old or younger, drive innovation, strengthen their teams and shape the future of our industry.
Young Retailer of the Year honorees show passion and dedication to advancing the home improvement industry, demonstrate outstanding leadership in their business or community and bring innovative contributions to the independent channel.
Honorees earn national recognition in Hardware Retailing and Paint & Decorating Retailer and are celebrated live at the Independent Home Improvement Conference in front of industry peers.
Sponsors of the Young Retailer of the Year program include: American Hardware and Lumber Insurance (AHLI), ECI Software Solutions, Midwest Fastener and The Wooster Brush Company.
Young Retailer of the Year Awards Program

Felix Antione Moisan
JEAN DENIS LIMITÉE HOME HARDWARE

Haley Chapel
TIMBERLINE ACE HARDWARE

Taylor Cole
COLE’S HARDWARE

Shannon Davis Morrow
TWEEDY LUMBER & HARDWARE

Sean Downey
WEST WHITTIER PAINT CO.

Jeff Kuenning
WESTERN OHIO TRUE VALUE

Grant Raynor
TOWN & COUNTRY

Summer Vasquez
MATT’S BUILDING SUPPLY
2026 RETAILER
HONOREES
Thank You to Our Program Sponsors
