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ARTS Awards Finalists Announced

September 15, 2014  by in Industry, Special Events   

The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, recognizes top manufacturers, retailers, designers and sales representatives. The 26th annual ARTS winners will be revealed during a gala event on Friday, Jan. 16; will recognize excellence in 27 different categories.

“The finalists this year create the fullest, most robust slate we’ve had in years across all categories from top manufacturers and retailers to designers and sales representatives,” said Cindy Morris, COO of Dallas Market Center. “We congratulate all of the finalists and look forward to celebrating their achievements at the industry’s premier event in January.”

“ART together with Dallas Market Center is especially thrilled to add Interior Designer to the prestigious list of award categories,” said Sharon Davis, executive director of ART. “Recognizing the talent of this profession adds value to our program this year.”

The finalists submit a digital presentation to a panel of distinguished judges. Digital submissions vary based on category and may consist of product development, marketing, merchandising or company differentiation examples. In November, the panel of judges will convene in Dallas for two days to review each individual or company submission. Once all components of judging are complete, a designated accounting firm will tabulate and secure the scores until the winners are announced in January.

Click here to see the list of finalists.