With a career in interior merchandising that spans more than 20 years, Williams was inducted into the Florida Housing Hall of Fame last fall. Now she has another award - perhaps not as big, but significant none the less.
Williams, owner of Rita Williams Merchandising Plus, was named NEFBA’s member of the month in January.
The award was in recognition of her contribution to the association’s awards and officer installation banquet, which also served as the kickoff event for the 60th anniversary celebration.
“We have come to rely on Rita for so many things,” said Greg Matovina, who gave Williams the award. “She takes on the most formidable tasks with such enthusiasm - and that’s contagious. Everyone around her gets caught up in the excitement.”
“It was such a total surprise to me,” Williams said. “Everyone else worked so hard to put together that program and make it happen. Then they are giving me an award for it. I was just thrilled to have been involved with such wonderful people.”