Stairbuilders and Manufacturers Association StairCraft Awards.

The SMA StairCraft Awards recognize the best staircase projects of our industry in Aesthetics, Stair Safety, Quality Workmanship, and Technical Challenge. All contestants compete anonymously and are judged by their peers in the industry. There is no higher honor. SMA members are eligible to compete.

Join the 2024 StairCraft Awards Competition!

Registration for the 2024 StairCraft Awards competition is open! Gather you best projects and register to be a competitor by Monday, February 5th.  Download the 2024 StairCraft Awards Participant Guide and access the Entry Form below.  Questions can be directed to the SMA Office at 877-500-5759.

StairCraft Award Winners.

2023 Award Recipients

2022 Award Recipients

2021 Award Recipients

2020 Award Recipients

2019 Award Recipients

2018 Award Recipients

2017 Award Recipients

2016 Award Recipients

2015 Award Recipients

SMA Standards and Resources.

Nominees for the prestigious StairCraft Awards are held the highest standard for both safety and workmanship. To ensure that your project meets all of the latest stair code regulations, you can browse through the SMA stair code books and guides. These publications are designed to simplify complicated stairbuilding concepts to help industry professionals maintain the highest standards and build upon their expertise. The visual interpretations booklets include clear images that can be used as reference guides on the field, while the technical guides include through explanations of a variety of procedural techniques. Order your printed copies in the SMA Store.

Keep up to date with all of the latest code changes and design inspirations. No membership required.

Become a Member.

Membership in the SMA is an invaluable resource that allows stair industry professionals of every type to advance their careers through networking, engaging in continuing education, keeping up with changes within the industry, and accessing new products.