
2025 Young Retailer of the Year Awards Program
NHPA’s Young Retailer of the Year program, now in its 29th year, identifies and recognizes the successes and accomplishments of young home improvement retailers who are 35 years or younger and are current residents of the U.S. or Canada.
Identifying and promoting the next generation of young, aspiring independent hardware and paint retailers is crucial to ensuring the success of the industry.
Meet the 2025 Honorees
Multiple Stores
Jay Engler
Busy Beaver Building Centers, Inc.
Multiple Stores
Jacqueline Fenton
Hassett Ace Hardware
Multiple Stores
Ryan Leger
Richibucto Home Hardware Building Centre, St. Louis Home Building Centre
Multiple Stores
Matthew Spinks
Lumber King
Under $3M in Annual Sales
Huong Luu
Luu Color Center, Inc.
Under $3M in Annual Sales
Mitchell Stadtlander
Cedar Mountain True Value
Over $3M in Annual Sales
Brookelyn McClellan
Hardware Sales
Over $3M in Annual Sales
Skylar Stevenson
Stevenson's Ace Hardware