Awards
At Sleep Train, we strive for excellence in all that we do. We are proud to showcase recognition from our industry and community.
Best Mattress Store
- Voted “Best Mattresses” - KCRA A-List, 2013
- Voted Top "Best Beds & Mattress" Store - Bay Area A-List, 2013
- Voted “Best Mattresses” - KCRA A-List, 2012
- Voted "Best Beds & Mattresses" - Bay Area A-List, 2012
- Voted #1 "Best Mattress" Store - KCRA A-List, 2011
- Voted #1 "Best Mattress" Store - Best of the Baylist, 2011
- Voted #1 "Best Mattress" Store - KCRA A-List, 2010
- Voted #1 "Best Mattress" Store - Best of the Baylist, 2010
- Voted #1 "Best Furniture" Store - KCRA A-List, 2009
- "Voted Best Mattress Store" - San Diego Union Tribune, 2007
- Ranked #1 West Coast Mattress Retailer - Furniture/Today, 2006
- Voted "Best Mattress Store" - San Diego City Beat, 2006
- Voted "Best Place to Buy a Bed" - Sacramento Magazine, 2001
Philanthropy
- "Partners in Philanthropy" Honoree in the large company category - Sacramento Business Journal, 2012
- Daily Point of Light Award - Points of Light Institute, Mar 23, 2011
- "Partners in Philanthropy" Honoree in the large company category - Sacramento Business Journal, 2011
- Volunteer Spirit Award - Corporate Volunteerism from the Volunteer Center of Sacramento, 2010
- "Outstanding Grantmaker" - Sacramento Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, 2010
- "Partners in Philanthropy" Honoree in the large company category - Sacramento Business Journal, 2010
- "Recognition of Outstanding Community Service to hearing impaired for underwriting closed captioning" - KOVR 13, 1992
Employee Owned Company
- ESOP Communications Excellence Award - ESOP Association CA/Western States Chapter, 2012
- ESOP Communications Excellence Award - ESOP Association CA/Western States Chapter, 2011
Furniture Retailer
- Rated as one of the "100 Fastest Growing Companies in the Sacramento Region" - Sacramento Business Journal, 2008
- Retail Giant of Bedding - Furniture/Today, 2006
- Ranked 38th for the "Top Private Companies" - Sacramento Business Journal, 2005
- Named "National Home Furnishings Retailer of the Year" - National Home Furnishings Association, 1998
- "100 Fastest Growing Companies" - Sacramento Business Journal (multiple years)
Dale Carlsen
Our founder, Dale Carlsen, has also been recognized for his efforts in the community and role in the mattress retailing industry.
"Sacramentan of the Year"
- 2012 Award Winner- "Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year" - 2012 Award Winner
- "Distinguished Alumni Award" - Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, 2007
- "Businessman of the Year" - Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, 2005
- "Business Hall of Fame Honoree" - Junior Achievement of Sacramento, 2005
- "Father of the Year" - Father's Day Council benefiting American Diabetes Association of Sacramento, 2005
- "Alumnus of the Year" - California State University, Sacramento's College of Business Administration, 2001
- "Volunteer of the Year" - Junior Achievement, 2000