Finalists for the ninth annual Housewares Design Awards have been named and will now vie to be recognized as the Best of the Best housewares products of the year. Winners will be announced on Jan. 31, including Best of the Best and 12 Best in Category winners.
The 60 finalists represent the best of the hundreds of creatively designed products for the home that stand out for their aesthetics and functionality. From cooking to cleaning, the Housewares Design Awards celebrate great ideas, great design and universal appeal.
Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony and luncheon at the New York Marriott Marquis on Jan. 31. This annual event has become a showcase of the industry’s dedication to investing in meaningful product design.
Finalists:
Cookware & Bakeware
Focus Products Group LLC – Chicago Metallic Surprise Pan
Gorham – Mario Batali by Dansk Light Cast Iron Cookware
Mastrad Inc. – TopChips Kit: Chips Maker + Mandolin Set
Welcome Home Brands – Oven-safe Paper Bakeware
Zojirushi America Corp. – Stainless Steel Thermal Vacuum Cooking Pot
Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances
Calphalon Corp., a division of Newell Rubbermaid – No Peek Round Waffle Maker
Hearthware LLC – Precision Induction Cooktop
iSi North America Inc. – Twist 'n Sparkle Beverage Carbonating System Starter Set
Jarden Consumer Solutions – Margaritaville Mixed Drink Maker
Jura Capresso Inc. – Jura IMPRESSA J9 One Touch TFT
Countertop Food Prep Appliances
Baby Brezza Enterprises LLC – One Step Baby Food Maker
Blendtec, a Div. of K-Tec Inc. – The Twister Jar
Cuisinart – Blend and Cook Soupmaker
Leifheit International USA Inc. – Soehnle Page Evolution Digital Glass Kitchen Scale
OBH Nordica – SharpXtreme Knife Sharpener
Countertop Kitchenware
Cuisipro – Snap-Fit Rocket Pop Mold
Full Circle – Fresh Air Odor-Free Kitchen Compost Collector
Joseph Joseph Inc. – No-Spill Mill Electric Salt and Pepper Mill with Closing Base
Roland Products Inc. – Bisbell MagMates Magnetic Knife Storage
Spice Ratchet Mills LLC – Blossom Trivet
Gadgets & Kitchen Tools
Chef'n Corporation – SleekStor Pinch + Pour Beakers
DKB Household USA Corp. – Zyliss Smart Guard Gourmet Mandoline
Eko Brands LLC – Ekobrew
Fusionbrands Inc. – Poachpod Stainless
Leifheit International USA Inc. – Garlic King
Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware
Black + Blum – Lunch Pot
Blomus - SKS USA Corp – Delta Decanting Carafe
Cosmoda Corp. – Koko SoftSpout Water Bottle
U.S. Acrylic LLC – Clarus 6-Liter Beverage Dispenser with Refillable Ice Core
Vinturi Inc. – Travel Red Wine Aerator
Cutlery
Kai USA – Shun Fuji Chef’s 8½-Inch Knife
Kuhn Rikon Corp. – Melon Knife Colori
Lifetime Brands Inc. – Cuisinart Contour Ceramic 5-Inch Santoku Knife
Douglas Quikut – Sofuto 10-Piece Cutlery Set
Robert Welch Co. – Robert Welch Signature 15-Piece Block Set
Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances
Bissell Homecare Inc. – Lift-Off Deep Cleaning System
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc. – Nimble
Electrolux Home Care Products Inc. – Eureka AirSpeed ABS
Euro-Pro Corp. – Shark Pro Steam Pocket Mop
Oreck Corp. – Magnesium Vacuum Cleaner
Home Environment Appliances
For Life Products Inc. dba Rejuvenate – Air Innovations Compact Personal Ultrasonic Humidifier
Oreck Corp. – DualMax Air Purifier
Oreck Corp. – AirInstinct Air Purifier
Swizz Style Inc. – Stadler Form Anton Ultrasonic Humidifier
Swizz Style Inc. – Stadler Form Anna Fan Heater
Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning
BlueAvocado – (re)zip Reusable Storage Bags
Cool Gear International Inc. – Go Gear Travel Tubes
KMN Home – DrawerDecor Customizable Drawer Organizer
Organizables/Peaceful Playgrounds Inc. – Children's Clothes Organizers
Unger Industrial LLC – Microfiber “Feather” Duster
Home & Outdoor Décor
Energizer Household Lighting – Edge Collection Accent Light
Lava Lite LLC – 20-Oz. Color Phasing Vortex Glitter Lava Lamp
Nambe – Elbow Frame 5x7
P3 International Corp. – Sol-Mate Flip n' Charge Candle
UM! Brands USA – Note UM! Peel and Stick Dry Eraser Board
Personal, Health & Garment Care
Conair Corp. – Even Cut
Conair Corp. – John Frieda Full Volume Hair Dryer
Gleener – The Ultimate Fuzz Remover
Pic Corporation – Bugables Mosquito Repellent Stickers
Spectrum Brands Inc. – Remington Pro Power Series Haircut & Beard Trimmer
The product submission and judging process is managed exclusively by the International Housewares Association. The 2012 Housewares Design Awards are presented by HomeWorld Business, with sponsorship by The Gourmet Housewares Show at NYIGF, Gourmet Insider magazine and Whitford Corp.
