LAS VEGAS— The finalists are in for the 2018 Housewares Design Awards.
Five product finalists were selected in 11 core awards categories: Cookware & Bakeware; Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances; Countertop Food Prep Appliances; Countertop Kitchenware; Cutlery & Cutting Tools; Gadgets & Kitchen Tools; Home Environment, Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances; Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning; Home & Outdoor Décor; Personal, Health & Garment Care; and Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware.
An independent panel of design and merchandising experts convened in mid-November to judge the entries and “Best in Category” winners for each of the 11 awards categories.
Winners will be announced at a special Housewares Design Awards celebration and awards ceremony, January 30, 2018, 5 to 7:30 p.m., during the Winter Las Vegas Market at World Market Center Las Vegas.
A trio of “Best of the Best” winners— Gold, Silver and Bronze awards— will be selected from the 11 “Best in Category” honorees.
In addition, The Grommet will be honored with the second annual “Design Influencer of the Year” award. Joanne Domeniconi, The Grommet’s co-founder and chief discovery officer, is set to accept the award.
The 2018 Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business, hosted by Las Vegas Market and sponsored by Whitford Corporation.
The 2018 Housewares Design Awards Celebration kicks off January 30 at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception on floor C11 of the World Market Center Las Vegas. Winners will be announced and finalists will be recognized on floor C1 from 6:15 p.m to 7:30 p.m.
Each finalist will be displayed in a special gallery on C11 during the 2017 Winter Las Vegas Market.
Tickets to the awards celebration are $25 each and may be purchased online at www.housewaresdesignawards.com/links/venue.php.
Cookware & Bakeware
Cooking Miracle, LLC
Smartbowl System
Emile Henry
Soup Pot
Lifetime Brands, Inc.
Sabatier Rust Resistant Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Cookware
Newell Brands
Calphalon Premier Space Saving Cookware
Scanpan USA
Scanpan Pro S5 9.5-inch Fry Pan
Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances
Chefman
Chefman Perfect Pour Volcano Belgian Waffle Maker
Fagor America
Lux LCD Multi-Cooker
Jura Inc.
Capresso Froth Control
Jura Inc.
Jura J6 Automatic Coffee Center
Midea America Corp.
Midea Glass Kettle
Countertop Food Prep Appliances
Bianco Asia Ltd.
Multi-Function Vacuum Pump Syste
Braun
Braun MultiQuick 9 Hand Blender
Lidl US
Silvercrest Juicer
Lidl US
Silvercrest Smoothie Maker
Tribest Corp.
Dynapro Commercial Vacuum Blender
Countertop Kitchenware
Architec Brands
Architec Gripperwood Acacia Grilling & Concave Board
Botto Design LLC
1/2 Smart Storage System
DKB Household USA
Cole & Mason Duo Oil & Vinegar Pourer
Oxo International Ltd.
Silicone Oven Mitt
Typhoon Homewares LLC
Mason Cash In The Forest Kitchen Canister
Cutlery & Cutting Tools
Cangshan Cutlery Company
TC Series
Chef Randall
Bolo: The Original Rolling Knife
DKB Household USA
Zyliss Control Cutlery
Ginsu Brands
Ginsu Dishwasher-Safe 14-Piece Knife Block Set
Wüsthof
Classic 4.5-inch Asian Utility Knife
Gadgets & Kitchen Tools
Bradshaw International
GoodCook Touch Ice Cube Tray
Lifetime Brands, Inc.
KitchenAid No-Mess No-Stress Citrus Press
Mastrad Inc.
Express Spoon
Oxo International Ltd.
Oxo Good Grips Good 4-Cup Gravy Fat Separator
RSVP International Inc.
Balloon Quick Whisk
Home & Outdoor Décor
DHP Furniture
Hartford Storage Sectional Futon
Meco Corporation
Stakmore Expanding Desk with Storage Ottomon
Philips Lighting
Philips SceneSwitch LED Light Bulb
Twin-Star International
Bell’O Adjustable Height Desk with ActiveLife
WellnessMats
WellnessMats Signature Collection
Home Environment, Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances
Blueair
Blue Pure 411
Boneco Healthy Air
Boneco U350 Ultrasonic Humidifier
Boneco Healthy Air
Boneco W200 Air Washer
Crane USA
Crane Evaporative Humidifier
iRobot
iRobot Roomba 690 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum
Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning
Oxo International Ltd.
Aluminum 3-Tier Shower Caddy
Oxo International Ltd.
StrongHold Suction Chrome Soap Dish
Sterilite Corporation
Sterilite 2.2-Bushel Divided Laundry Basket
Unger Industrial, LLC
Unger 2-in-1 Grout & Corner Scrubber
YouCopia
LinkedBin Drawer Organizer
Personal, Health & Garment Care
EpiladyUSA, Inc.
Epilaser
Polder Products, LLC
Polder Nail Station
Pretika Corporation
Pretika Shiatsu Foot Massager with Thermal Technology
Revlon Hair Tools
Revlon Pro Collection 360 Surround AC Styler
Spectrum Brands
Remington HC4240 Shortcut Pro Haircut Kit
Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware
Built NY
Built Touch 16-Ounce Travel Mug
Built NY
Built Flip Top 18-Ounce Bottle
Built NY
Built Perfect Seal 17-Ounce Bottle
Typhoon Homewares LLC
Kilner Food On The Go Jar
Zoku, LLC
Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Bottle
*listed within category alphabetically by company name
