27th Annual ARTS Awards Winners Named

January 27, 2016  by in Industry, Special Events   

Awards were given across categories including manufacturing, retail and specialty.

“We extend our sincerest congratulations to all the winners from this year’s ARTS Awards,” said Cindy Morris president and CEO of Dallas Market Center.  “As a market center it is imperative for us to recognize the hard work and dedication of the many individuals and companies that sculpt the home industry. We are privileged to have such strong ties to the design community and be able to cultivate the growth of so many individuals and companies.”

style expert Robert Verdi served as the master of ceremonies for the Awards gala along with a presenter slate composed of more than 17 industry stars including Kelli Ellis, Lori Dennis and Jeffrey Allan Marks as well as designers, retailers and industry pioneers.

“The ARTS Awards is our way of showing appreciation to those individuals and companies who have worked exceptionally hard in the past year,” said Sharon Davis, executive director of ART. “By recognizing the strides they’re making we hope to encourage the constant move forward in the home industry.”

This year’s Academy of Achievement Award was presented to Robert Currey of Currey & Co. Tommy Mitchell Co., received the Rising Star Award, which recognizes innovation and modern excellence demonstrated by a home industry company that has been in business less than three years, selected by a panel of industry peers.

The 27th ARTS Awards Winners are: 

SALES REPRESENTATIVES

East/Atlantic

Russ Jones – Ivystone Group

Midwest/Southwest

Richard Alan – Richard Alan & Associates, LLC.

West

Andrea Combet – Art & Function

Product Designer

Jason Phillips – Phillips Collection

Interior Designers

Erinn Valencich – Erinn V. Design Group

RETAILERS

Furniture Store

24e Design Co. – Single Store Location

The Arrangement – Multiple Store Locations

HOME ACCENT STORE

East/Atlantic

J Banks Design – Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Midwest/Southwest

Leon & Lulu – Clawson, Mich.

West

Bella Casa – Portland, Ore.

LIGHTING SHOWROOM

East/Atlantic

Pace Lighting – Savannah, Ga.

Midwest/Southwest

Hinsdale Lighting – Hinsdale, Ill.

West

Accent Lighting Oregon – Lake Oswego, Ore.

International Retailer

Aaron Stewart Home – San Juan, Puerto Rico

MANUFACTURERS

Accent Furniture

Gabby – Pelham, Ala.

Area Rugs

Loloi Rugs – Dallas, Texas

Home Accents

Phillips Collection – High Point

Home Textiles

Coral & Tusk – Brooklyn, N.Y.

Lighting Fixtures

Hubbardton Forge – Castleton, Vt.

Outdoor Living

Seasonal Living – Austin, Texas

Lamps

Holtkoetter – South St. Paul, Minn.

Tabletop

Beatriz Ball Collection – Harvey, La.

Wall Décor

Spicher and Company – Carlisle, Pa.

Green Manufacturer

Jaipur Rugs – Norcross, Ga.