Dallas Market Center in conjunction with ART — The Creative Home Furnishings Network, announced that the 28th Annual ARTS Awards nominations are open.
Presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, the ARTS Award program recognizes excellence and achievement of home industry leaders and professionals.
ARTS Awards winners will be announced during a gala held on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.
Any manufacturers, retailers, designers and sales representatives are eligible for nomination — nominators and nominees are not required to be an ART member or exhibit at the Dallas Market Center.
Nominations will be received online until June 30 — finalists are announced in August.
2016 Award Categories are:
Manufacturing: Accent Furniture, Area Rugs, Home Accents, Home Textiles, Lamps, Lighting Fixtures, Outdoor Living, Tabletop and Wall Décor
Retail:
Home Accents Store
East Atlantic Region
Midwest/Southwest Region
West Region
Lighting Showroom
East Atlantic Region
Midwest/Southwest Region
West Region
Furniture Store: Single Location
Furniture Store: Multi-Store Locations
Outdoor Lifestyle Store
International Retailer
Specialty:
Sales Representative
East Atlantic Region
Midwest/Southwest Region
West Region
Product Designer
Interior Designer
Rising Star (Manufacturer or Retailer in business three years or less)
Academy of Achievement (Individual that has made a significant impact on the home industry)
Green Award
Legendary Leadership Award