The 70 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of 14 categories, including the new Sustainability category, will be announced in during the invitation-only gia dinner Saturday, March 14 during The Inspired Home Show 2020, IHA’s Global Home + Housewares Market.
More than 400 entries were received and were judged by a panel of industry experts and news media. The finalists and global honorees will be on display in a new exhibit in the Hall of Global Product Design in the Grand Concourse Lobby of the North Building as well as in the New Product Showcases located in the Buyers Club in each Show building. The Inspired Home Show, formerly the International Home + Housewares Show, opens at 10 a.m. on March 14 and runs through 3 p.m. March 17.
“Congratulations to all of the finalists for an IHA Global Innovation Award for product design,” said Derek Miller, IHA president. “Our world-renowned gia program is the ultimate awards event in the industry, honoring excellence in housewares retail, product design, student design and booth presentation.”
Bath & Personal Care
Azurro / CLIPPERPRO .
CLIPPERPRO Omega Select Toenail Clipper
Brinox Metalurgica S.A.
Flat Soap Dispenser
Polder Products, LLC
Glamour Grids – Cosmetic Storage Line
TAO Clean
Germ Shield UV Sanitizer for Toothbrushes
Widgeteer, Inc.
ICandy Pocket Reading Glasses
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Cleaning
inShield Wiper, LLC
inShield Wiper
Juka Innovations Corporation
SinkShroom Ultra Drain Protector
Rust-Oleum Corporation
Concrobium Duo Blast Mold & Mildew Deep Stain Remover
Strucket – Strainer Meet Bucket
Strucket – Strainer Meet Bucket
Unshrinkit
UnShrinkIt®
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Cook & Bakeware
Daughkun Inc
UNSTICK Reusable Cake & Loaf Liners
Elkay Home
Stainless Steel Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids
Fellow
Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle
ICB Inc.
Elevated Stackable Crisper Tray
Sasa Demarle Inc.
Silpat™ Cook N’ Cool Perfect Baking Tray
Home Décor & Gifts
52Launch
Putty King – All In One Drywall Repair Kit
Aacraft, Inc. dba INSP!RED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Go Hang It!
GelPro
Ergo Comfort Rug
Hangman Products, Inc.
No Stud Floating Shelf™
NeverMeasure
NeverMeasure
Home Organization & Storage
Creative Outdoor Distributor
2-In-1 Folding & Stand Alone Bleacher Chair
GCK Products, LLC
GadgetKlip
Joseph Joseph Inc.
GoRecycle Collector and Caddies
Polder Products, LLC
Breeze – Stackable Mesh Dryer
YouCopia
Roll-Out™ Under Sink Caddy
Household & Home Electrics
Bear Down Brands
MistAire Cloud Humidifier
Blueair North America
Blue Pure Fan
BONECO North America Corp.
F230 Air Shower Fan with Adjustable Height
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
CHI Handheld Steamer
Soleus Air West
Soleus Air Patented and Exclusive Saddle Air Conditioner
Kitchen Electrics
Fellow
Ode Brew Grinder
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
Power Blender & Power Blender Plus
Pakt, Inc.
Pakt Coffee Kit
THE FOUNDATION
AARKE – Carbonator III
ZWILLING
Fresh & Save
Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery
Betty Bossi AG
Betty Bossi Veggie Sheet Slicer
Lid Pocket
Lid Pocket — Lid Holder for Slow Cookers
Tarrerias Bonjean
Louis Kitchen Knife Series
Totally Bamboo
Baltique™ Marrakesh Collection Utensil Set
WOW GEAR
GRIPmitt
Kitchenware
AeroPress Inc.
AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
Botto Design, LLC
Botto™ The Adjustable Container
GrowlerWerks
uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
Joseph Joseph Inc.
Multi-Prep 4-piece Salad Preparation Set
Microplane
Adjustable V-Slicer with Julienne Blade
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Personal Care Electrics
Bear Down Brands
Weighted Warmth – Weighted Throw Blanket with Heat
Human Touch, LLC
Reflex SWING Pro Foot, Calf and Thigh Massager
Lumina NRG
Fat Iron by Cel O Tone
simplehuman
sensor mirror trio max
Zadro Products, Inc.
Luxury Towel Warmer
Pet Products
Ad N Art
Stainless Steel Asobu Dog Bowl Bottle
Dexas International, Ltd.
Dexas MudBuster with Travel Lid
IRIS USA, Inc.
IRIS Pet Pen (CI-908e)
Kurilon Chemicals Co., Ltd.
BOS, amazing odor-sealing bags
WALKWHIZ LLC
Two Dog Light Leash
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Smart Home Products
Cube Tracker
Cube GPS
Etekcity Corporation
Levoit Air – Air Control Product Suite
Knectek Labs Inc.
TOWNEW
Plum
PLUM
rocean
Rocean One
Sustainable Products
ashortwalk ltd
Circular Cup
BreathableBaby
Breathable™ Mesh Mini Crib
ChicoBag & To-Go Ware
ChicoBag Reusable Produce Bags
Igloo Products Corp.
Igloo Recool 16-Quart Cooler
Zip Top
Zip Top Baby 100% Platinum Silicone Breast Milk Storage Bags + Freezer Tray Set
Tabletop
Lenox Corporation
Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set
Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC
Saturn by Bredemeijer
LifeStraw
LifeStraw Home – Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup, BPA-Free
That Inventions Inc.
Sugi – Trios
Toadfish Outfitters
Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler
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The judging panel for the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) included housewares merchants from retailers including Ace Hardware, Artichoke, Bed Bath & Beyond, The Container Store, The Cook’s Warehouse, Detroit Institute of Art, Dollar Tree Stores, GC Buying Group, Leon & Lulu, National Building Museum, Pampered Chef, Rolling Pin, Sears, Sign of the Bear, Spoon and Whisk and Toque Blanche. Other judges included consumer editors, bloggers and many distinguished industry designers.
The Inspired Home Show will feature more than 2,000 exhibitors and 51,000 total attendees. For more information or to register for a badge, please visit TheInspiredHomeShow.com.