Lois del Negro Announced as the Recipient of the ARTS Awards Trailblazer Honor
DALLAS – October 10, 2024 – Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announce that Lois del Negro will accept the Trailblazer Award for her significant accomplishments in the home furnishing industry at the 35th ARTS Awards, taking place at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas on Friday, January 10, 2025. The Trailblazer Award is a special award recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and pioneering efforts in the industry.
Del Negro was one of the founders and owners of Global Views, where she held many roles in the company and, over the years, led strategic growth initiatives, built strong relationships with clients and suppliers, and fostered their international business. From her first job as a home furnishings buyer at Macy's to building a solid team at Global Views, Lois has inspired, motivated, and mentored many individuals in the home industry.
“Lois is a true Trailblazer in the home furnishings industry,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Her leadership and unwavering commitment to excellence not only elevated Global Views, but also inspired those around her to strive for greatness.”
Added Sharon Davis, executive director of ART: “Lois’s commitment to mentoring future leaders and her impactful work with the industry and community show an innovative spirit who truly deserves to be the first to receive the Trailblazer Award.”
In addition to her professional achievements, she is actively involved in the home furnishings community. She served as President of ART (the Home Accents Industry Association), where she helped shape the organization’s strategy and enhanced member engagement. Her commitment to mentorship and community service is exemplified through her work with Dwell with Dignity, a charity that supports homeless single mothers, the yearly ART service projects, as well as her efforts to establish hospitality venues at major trade shows.
“Receiving the Trailblazer Award is a profound honor that reflects not just my journey, but the collective efforts of those I’ve worked with along the way. I believe in the power of mentorship and community, and I’m dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the home furnishings industry. This award inspires me to continue championing positive change and supporting others in their paths to success,” said Lois del Negro.
In addition to the Trailblazer Award, there are dozens of categories of awards being presented at the ARTS Awards to retailers, manufacturers, designers, and sales representatives. Special award categories include HEARTS Award, and the Academy of Achievement award, being presented to Andy Singer, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Visual Comfort & Co. All 35th ARTS Awards finalists can be viewed at https://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/finalists/.
Reservations for the ARTS Awards are now open. Tickets will be $170 for ART members and $200 for non-members. Discounted rates for full tables of (8) and (10) guests are also available. Reservations for the gala will close on Friday, January 3rd. For more information visit https://dallasmarketcenter.com/ArtsAwards/reservations/
Media and organization sponsors for the 35th ARTS Awards are: Home Accents Today; Gifts & Decorative Accessories; HFN; Designer’s Today; Furniture/Today; Home Textiles Today; Aspire; Furniture, Lighting, & Décor; Interior Design Society; Luxe Interiors + Design; Modern Luxury; PaperCity; Business of Home; Décor News Now, and Sustainable Furnishings Council.
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To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.
About the ARTS Awards
The ARTS Awards is the premier international awards program dedicated to the home industry. Up to 28 categories exist under the headings Manufacturer, Retailer, Product Designer, Interior Designer, Sales Representative, Green Award, and other specialty honors. Anyone in the industry can nominate including manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, designers, suppliers, consultants, and other industry officials. Companies that have won an ARTS Award five times are inducted into the Hall of Fame. Current Hall of Fame members are: 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, and Vietri.
About ART
ART is the creative home furnishings network representing manufacturers, retailers, representatives and other individuals and companies interested in promoting and enhancing the market position of the home furnishings industry. Each year ART sponsors programs such as the ART conference, regional educational seminars, the ART card, and the ARTS Awards. The ART website is available at www.accessoriesresourceteam.org
About Dallas Market Center
Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home décor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products from exhibitors throughout the year via dominant trade events for gift, home décor, holiday and floral; the nation’s most comprehensive apparel and accessories markets featuring the latest styles from East Coast and West Coast designers; the world’s largest western marketplace, opening in 2021; the largest residential lighting trade event in North America; and the largest and most successful open-daily design center. The marketplace is located in the strongest economic zone in the country. In addition, more than 80 percent of Dallas Market Center buyers report that they do not shop other market centers. To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation Apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.
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