Innovative Showroom Awards

2025 Innovative Showroom Award Categories

Nominations will open in November for the following categories:

Brand Specific Non-Selling Experience Centers

Showroom represents just one brand and allows participants to focus on the design/product experience.

One Winner

Kitchen & Bath Design Centers

A K&B design center offers expert design and project management teams ready to work from conception to completion, for fixture or appliance updates to full K&B remodels.

Small – under 2,500 sq. ft.
Medium – 2,500 – 5,000 sq. ft.
Large – 5,000+ sq. ft

Traditional Independent Multi-brand/Product Showroom

Independent showroom that sells/displays various products and brands.

Small – under 2,500 sq. ft.
Medium – 2,500 – 5,000 sq. ft.
Large – 5,000+ sq. ft

Multi-Location, Multi-Product Showroom

Showroom that sells/displays various products and brands but is owned by the same company.

Medium – 2,500 – 5,000 sq. ft.
Large – 5,000+ sq. ft

Unique Showroom Application

Not your traditional showroom (not brick and mortar); virtual, mobile, unique showroom solution.

One winner

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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Entry Rules

Entrants must include a showroom name, designer, showroom category and 2-5 hi-res images that portray the showroom environment. By submitting photography, you are granting the NKBA and KBIS the right to publish it free of charge. Any photographer’s fees are the responsibility of the submitter.

Judging

Showrooms in each category will be judged on their innovative, unique and interactive showroom design by an Advisory Board composed of three (3) past industry professionals.

Winner’s Announcement

There will be no monetary prizes awarded to competition winners. The 2024 winners will be recognized during KBIS 2024 and will be featured in print and digital communications.

Submission Requirements

+ Complete the submission form
+ Upload 2-5 high-resolution images
+ Submit $100 entry fee

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Innovative Showroom Awards Application

Name*

First Last

Email*

Phone*

Showroom Name*

Showroom Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Showroom Designer Name*

First Last

Showroom Category*

Subcategory*

What do you feel makes your space innovative with regards to design and presence?*

What sets your showroom apart from others?*

What was your inspiration and purpose behind your showroom design and innovation?*

Anything else you'd like to share about your showroom?*

Please upload 2-5 hi-res images of your showroom.*

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Max. file size: 128 MB.

If you have trouble submitting your photos, please email Info@nkba.org.

By checking the box below you acknowledge that you have permission and rights from the photographer to use and submit these photos. By submitting these photos, you are granting the NKBA and KBIS the right to publish it free of charge. Any photographer’s fees are the responsibility of the submitter.*

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