ICFA Call for Entries – 2026 Design Excellence Awards

The ICFA Design Excellence Awards are the premier recognition for outstanding design in furnishings and accessories for outdoor living. Judged in-person by top retailers and designers this August at AmericasMart, this is your chance to shine and showcase your standout products.

• Deadline to enter: Friday, July 10, 2026
• Entries must include Contact Sheet, Entry Form, and Product Images
• Send entries to: Michele Morris, mmorris@icfanet.org
• Products currently displayed in your showroom or temporary space must be labeled for judging and delivered to the judging space on July 23 from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Category winners will be displayed in the Lobby on floor 2 outside the ICFA Member Lounge.

Everything you need to get started:

• Quick Guide– An overview of key information (see below)
• Contact Sheet – Required for each product entered (include with submission and attach copy to product in showroom/temporary space)
• Entry Form – Submit one per product
• Product Shipping & Return Instructions – For products being delivered to AmericasMart
• Rules & Deadlines – Please review carefully
• Pay Entry Fees – Please note “Design Excellence or DEX” in payment for field.
• $100 per entry – member; $500 per entry – non-member