ARTS Awards Call for Nominations

April 2, 2012  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Special Events on April 3, 2012

Dallas Market Center and the Accessories Resource Team are calling for nominations for the 24th annual ARTS Awards.

Those in the home accents or furnishings industry are encouraged to nominate their peers for these awards online now.

The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, recognize top manufacturers, retailers, product designers and sales representatives from across the world. The 24th annual ARTS winners will be revealed during a gala event on Saturday, Jan. 19,. This year's awards will recognize excellence in 26 categories.

Anyone in the home furnishings industry may nominate in all categories. Neither membership inART nor representation at Dallas Market Center is necessary. The nomination deadline is July 18. A new, streamlined ballot is now available.

The awards categories are as follows.

Manufacturer Awards: Accent Furniture, Area Rugs, Decorative Accessories, Home Textiles, Lighting Fixtures, Outdoor Living, Permanent Floral, Portable Lamps, Tabletop, Wall Decor and the Green Award.

Retailer Awards: International Retailer, Furniture Store, Lighting Showroom and Home Accent Store.

Individual Awards: Product Designer of the Year, Sales Representatives of the Year, Rising Star and Academy of Achievement.

A new, simplified finalist submission process will soon be announced, allowing ARTS Awards participants greater creativity and efficiency.

Submit a nomination online.

The 24th annual ARTS Awards are sponsored by EnLIGHTenment, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Giftware News, HFN, Home Accents Today, Home Fashion Forecast, Home Lighting & Accessories, Overcoffee, Residential Lighting and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.

For additional information regarding the ARTS Awards, contact Lindsey Villarreal.