Thirteen 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 13 categories were announced during the invitation-only gia dinner on the first evening of The Inspired Home Show 2022, now taking place through Monday, March 7 at McCormick Place here. This is the first in-person gathering of the industry’s premier marketplace since 2019. The Global Honorees are:
Bath + Personal Care: madesmart, Drying Stone™ Toothbrush Tray
Cleaning: Zoom Broom, ZoomBroom Tornado
Cook + Bakeware: Grand Fusion Housewares, Inc., Leakproof Silicone Non-Stick Baking Mat
Home Décor + Gifts: Wine Grasp Company, wineGrasp™ Single
Home Organization + Storage: Bous, KING JIM, “TEPRA” Lite Compact, Palm-sized Label Printer
Household + Home Electrics: THE FOUNDATION, Steamery Cirrus No. 3
Kitchen Electrics: Jura Inc., JURA Z10
Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery: Dreamfarm , Brizzle – scoop drizzle basting brush
Kitchenware: Dreamfarm, Spina – spin and strain colander
Personal Electrics: Viatek Consumer Products Group, Int’l, Body Dryer
Smart Home: Cooking Pal Ltd., Multo™
Sustainable Products: Georg Jensen, Sky Drinking Bottle
Tabletop: Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC, Olipac FILARE
“Congratulations to these Global Honorees of the 2022 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. “Our world-renowned gia program is the premier awards event in the industry, honoring excellence in both housewares retail and product design.”
The 65 finalists in all categories are featured in the New Product Showcases in the Buyers Club in each Show building and the 13 category Global Honorees are on display in the Hall of Product Innovation in the Grand Concourse Lobby in the North Building.
View the list of finalists for the IHA Global Innovation Awards for product design.
