Fourteen housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were honored as Global Honorees of the IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design today. The Global Honorees in each of 14 categories were announced during the invitation-only gia dinner on the first evening of The Inspired Home Show 2023, taking place now through Tuesday, March 7 at McCormick Place.
The Global Honorees are:
Bath + Personal Care: Stasher, Everyday Beauty Bag
Cleaning: simplehuman, paper towel pump
Cook + Bakeware: Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC, Genetti Fan Lid
Home Décor + Gifts: Wrap-It Storage, MagSnap – Magnetic Snap Wristband
Home Organization + Storage: Grand Fusion Housewares, Inc., Roll-Up Drying Rack with Collapsing Utensil Holder
Household + Home Electrics: Roborock (HK) Limited, S8 Pro Ultra
Kitchen Electrics: Ooni Limited, Ooni Volt 12
Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery: Dreamfarm, Sharple
Luggage, Travel Goods & Accessories: Sherpani, Soleil AT
Pet Products: Dexas International, Ltd., Snack & Distract Licking Mat
Smart Home:Chefman, CHEF iQ Smart Thermometer™
Sustainable Products: LARQ, Inc., LARQ Bottle Filtered
Tabletop: Sempli, Monti-Mini Decanter + Monti-Rosso
“Congratulations to these Global Honorees of the 2023 IHA Global Innovation Awards for Excellence in Product Design; they represent the cutting-edge innovation and creativity that is driving the housewares industry today,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “Product innovation is the engine that keeps the home + housewares industry vibrant and profitable. It is our pleasure to honor the brands and designers that continue to push the envelope and delight both buyers and consumers.”
The 70 finalists in all categories are featured in the New Product Showcases in the Buyers Club in each Show building and the 14 category Global Honorees are on display in the Hall of Product Innovation in the Grand Concourse Lobby in the North Building.
2023 Global Honorees Announced
gia Excellence in Product Design