View the 2023 Design Excellence Award Entries

Co-sponsored by the ICFA and AmericasMart, the Design Excellence Awards honor the year’s best in 10 product categories based upon innovative design, marketability, color, construction and imaginative use of materials as determined by a distinguished panel of industry experts.

CHAISE LOUNGE: A chaise lounge designed for outdoor use. It may be made of any material or combination thereof.  VIEW ENTRIES

COMPLEMENTARY CASUAL ACCENTS: This category encompasses all other non-furniture products not covered in the preceding eight categories.  Examples of appropriate items are pillows, throws and decorative accessories. Also included are portable outdoor lighting (such as table lamps, floor lamps, garden and accessory lighting) that are Underwriters Laboratory-listed for outdoor wet locations or using the twelve (12) volt system and carpeting, rugs and flooring designed specifically for outdoor use. VIEW ENTRIES

COMPLEMENTARY CASUAL FURNISHINGS: This category encompasses all other furniture products not covered in the other categories. Examples of appropriate items are benches, swings, hammocks, plant stands, accessory tables, alternative tabletops (no bases) and etageres.  VIEW ENTRIES

DINING/BAR CHAIR: A dining/bar chair designed for outdoor use. It may be made of any material or combination thereof.   VIEW ENTRIES

DINING/BAR TABLE: A dining/bar table designed for outdoor use. It may be made of any material or combination thereof.  VIEW ENTRIES

FABRIC: Fabric designed and produced for use in outdoor furnishings products. VIEW ENTRIES

HEATING/FIREPIT: Heating units and firepits designed for outdoor use.  VIEW ENTRIES

LOUNGE SEATING – CUSHION: Lounge seating designed for outdoor use with cushions included. The seating may be made of any material or combination thereof. The entry may contain a shade component.  VIEW ENTRIES

LOUNGE SEATING – NON-CUSHION: Lounge seating designed for outdoor use with no cushions included. The seating may be made of any material or combination thereof. The entry may contain a shade component.  VIEW ENTRIES

SHADE: Umbrellas, pavilions and other shade products designed for protection from the sun and natural elements. The shade products should be designed for outdoor use.  VIEW ENTRIES