Hearts Awards Honors 12 Heroes of the Pandemic

June 28, 2021  by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Industry   

The Hearts Awards, hosted by Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, was a one-time special event held in partnership and solidarity with twelve leading industry organizations to honor companies and individuals that have shown outstanding leadership, empathy, and service during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Nearly 200 guests attended the gala event held in the World Trade Center atrium on the campus of Dallas Market Center. Honorees included:

• American Leather Holdings, presented by  American Home Furnishings Alliance
• Serta Simmons, presented by American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame
• WAC Lighting, presented by the American Lighting Association
• Stephen Joseph Gifts, presented by Gift & Home Trade Association
• Mercado Global, presented by Gift for Life
• Baltimore Design Group, presented by Interior Design Society
• Telescope Casual Furniture, presented by International Casual Furnishings Association
• Caroline Hipple and Norwalk Furniture, presented by International Home Furnishings Representative Association
• Dudley Moore and Otto & Moore, presented by International Society of Furniture Designers
• Crypton Fabric, presented by International Textile Alliance
• Varaluz, presented by Sustainable Furnishings Council
• Ekornes, presented by WithIt

“Gathering together for the first time, these top industry organizations were united by gratitude to recognize and honor heart-based leadership,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center.

Added Sharon Davis, executive director of ART: “The evening was magical and uplifting. Thank you to the associations and inspiring honorees for their selfless generosity.”