Las Vegas Market announced today that it will continue its partnership with HomeWorld Business to host the 13th edition of the Housewares Design Awards at the Winter 2018 Las Vegas Market.
The Housewares Design Awards will recognize excellence in 12 core housewares categories in addition to a new “Smart” category. Entries will be accepted through October 23.
“The awards are a perfect complement to Las Vegas Market's growing gift-oriented housewares and our design-driven gift, home decor and furniture offerings,” said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift Leasing and Chief Marketing Officer at International Market Centers. “We’ve partnered with HomeWorld Business to add some exciting new elements to the 2018 event, making it a must-attend for housewares buyers, suppliers and designers alike.”
Products available to consumers from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017 are eligible for entry. The categories are:
• Cookware & Bakeware
• Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances
• Countertop Food Prep Appliances
• Countertop Kitchenware
• Cutlery & Cutting Tools
• Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances
• Gadgets & Kitchen Tools
• Home Environment Appliances
• Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning
• Home & Outdoor Decor
• Personal, Health & Garment Care
• Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware
Submissions for these categories are also eligible for the new “Smart” category, which recognizes products that utilize connectivity and integrated programming. The entry fee per product is $175, plus an additional $50 for Smart Home category consideration.
A panel of 12 designers, educators, retailers and consumer editors will meet in Las Vegas in November to judge the entries. All entrants will receive one free ticket to the Housewares Design Awards Celebration set for January 26, 2018 at Las Vegas Market.
