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Photos from 34th ARTS Awards Gala
HONORING HOME INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE
The ARTS Awards is the premier awards program in the U.S. honoring top manufacturers, retailers, designers and sales representatives. Nominations for the 35th Annual ARTS Awards are due by June 26, 2024. Award winners will be revealed during a gala event on Friday, January 10, 2025. Join Dallas Market Center and ART, in a celebration of home industry excellence.
To watch the full awards show, click here
CELEBRATING HEARTS & HEROES
The team behind the annual ARTS Awards is making a heart-felt change for 2021. The Hearts Awards, a one-time special event, will celebrate thirteen hearts and heroes, honored by leading home and gift trade organizations, who showed outstanding leadership, empathy and service during the pandemic.
The Hearts Award event will take place in Dallas during June Total Home + Gift Market.
ARTS AWARDS
HALL OF FAME
- Arteriors Home
- Beatriz Ball
- Bella Casa
- BJ’s Home Accents
- C.S. Wo & Sons
- Distinctive Designs International Inc.
- Elements at Home
- Feizy Rugs
- Fine Art Lamps
- Global Views
- HW Home
- Loloi Rugs
- Montaage
- Natural Decorations Inc.
- PALECEK
- Paragon
- Phillips Collection
- Robb & Stucky
- Schonbek Worldwide Lighting
- Seasonal Living
- Vietri
35th ARTS Award Specialty Award Honorees
Andy Singer
Academy of Achievement
Andy Singer founded Visual Comfort & Co. in 1987 after a decade in the lighting industry as a manufacturer’s representative. Starting from humble beginnings in his garage, he envisioned a brand synonymous with exceptional products, partnering with world-renowned designers to create lighting that blends design and functionality. Under his leadership, Visual Comfort & Co. has flourished, expanding its portfolio to include a wide range of collections across categories and price points. The company has established itself as a leading source for decorative and architectural lighting, thanks to Singer's commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and innovation.
Notable design partners include E.F. (Sandy) Chapman, Ralph Lauren, kate spade new york, AERIN, Thomas O’Brien, Barbara Barry, and Kelly Wearstler, further solidifying its reputation as an industry leader.
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Lois Del Negro
Trailblazer Honoree
Lois Del Negro, a co-founder of Global Views, is being recognized for her exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to the home furnishings industry. From her early career at Macy's to building Global Views into a successful brand, she has inspired and mentored countless industry professionals. Del Negro's commitment to mentorship and community service, including her work with Dwell with Dignity, has earned her this well-deserved honor.
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The H Foundation
HEARTS Award Honoree
The H Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Since 2001, The H Foundation has raised over $13 million to support groundbreaking research initiatives that lead to effective treatments and, ultimately, cures for various types of cancer. One of the organization’s signature charity events is the annual Goombay Bash party fundraiser, which brings together community members for an evening of entertainment, food, and friendship, all in support of cancer research. Through this event and other fundraising efforts, the H Foundation fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare professionals, and advocates. The H Foundation continues to strive to make a meaningful difference in the fight against cancer with donations and empowering those affected by this disease.
Read more..David Gebhart
Academy of Achievement
“David is that rare combination of a visionary leader and a servant leader for our industry,” said Sharon Davis, Executive Director of ART said. “His enviable design eye is matched by his mission to help his employees and customers succeed. For his decades of service and leadership we are pleased to honor him with this award.”
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Sharon Davis
Legendary Leadership
“Mark and Julie Phillips have created a legendary family business reflecting their core values of generosity, innovation, skill and sophistication,” Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center said. “Their continuing success is built upon hard work but also upon a sense of connection with the world around them and with the customers they serve with style. Mark is an extremely deserving honoree.”
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Academy of Achievement
The White Family
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For more than four decades, the White Family has designed and manufactured luxury outdoor furniture adding luxury indoor furniture, custom upholstery, lighting, pillows, rugs and accessories more recently. Today, Gabriella White delivers compelling and differentiated design in residential and commercial furnishings across their wholesale, contract and direct to consumer divisions via their Summer Classics and Gabby brands. They have become a trusted house of brands across the channels, customers and communities they serve.
Hearts Award
CULP, Inc. is being honored for its commitment to their employees and the communities they work within as well as for its environmental, sustainable, and social practices. CULP is continually working to advance its sustainability initiatives, encompassing not only environmental aspects, but also social and corporate governance components. Their holistic approach to sustainability invests in its people, positively impacts local communities, and ensures ethical operations throughout the supply chain.
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