Housewares Design Awards Call for 2013 Entries

The call for entries has begun for the 10th Annual Housewares Design Awards, which will be presented during a special gala, Jan. 29, 2013, at the New York Marriott. Awards will go to 12 Best in Category winners, three Best of the Best winners and the Green House Award recipient for eco-responsible design innovation.

“The Housewares Design Awards is proud to have been a catalyst the past 10 years for recognizing and raising awareness of the compelling housewares innovation that fuels this business,” said Peter Giannetti, editor-in-chief of HomeWorld Business.

“The theme of this year’s special anniversary Housewares Design Awards campaign – Inspiring Innovation For 10 Years – underscores the competition’s founding mission to inspire and honor the industry’s determination to create unique, accessible products that improve the quality of everyday living.”

Product judging for the 2013 Housewares Design Awards is managed exclusively by HDA LLC, which has assembled an independent jury of designers, merchandisers and design experts to evaluate entries and select finalists and winners. The 2013 Housewares Design Awards will be presented in 12 categories: Cookware & Bakeware; Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances; Countertop Food Prep Appliances; Countertop Kitchenware; Cutlery; Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances; Gadgets & Kitchen Tools; Home Environment Appliances; Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning; Home & Outdoor Decor; Personal, Health & Garment Care; and Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware.This year’s competition also includes the fifth annual Green House Award for eco-responsible product design. Judges will select five finalists and a winner for each of the 12 core awards categories and the Green House Award. From the 12 category winners, judges will select gold, silver and bronze Best of the Best.The Housewares Design Awards Web site – www.housewaresdesignawards.com – is a central resource for housewares suppliers, designers, retailers, media and other interested parties to participate in and learn more about the annual design awards program. Products eligible for this year’s design competition must be introduced to the marketplace between Oct. 1, 2011, and Sept. 30, 2012. The deadline for entries is Oct. 26.

The 2013 Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business. Sponsors include The Gourmet Housewares Show at NYIGF, Whitford Corp. and Gourmet Insider, HomeWorld’s sister publication. The awards ceremony will coincide with the 2013 New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF), Jan. 26-30, at New York’s Javits Center.