The “Thirty Under 30” Class of 2026 selected this year’s award winners
The 30s Choice Awards honors outstanding achievements in product and design innovation, technology, sustainable practices, and emerging trends. This year’s awards are sponsored by Fabuwood and KOHLER.
The 30s Choice Awards is an exciting feature of NKBA’s Thirty Under 30 program. The Thirty Under 30 Class of 2026 was organized into teams at KBIS in February 2026 to evaluate and select winners across a range of six categories—Color, Sustainability, Outdoor Living, Wellness/Health, Living in Place, and Smart Home.
In a new twist this year, we surprised the 30’s choice winners with the good news on the last day at KBIS. This created an exciting moment that truly added to the energy and buzz of the show. In previous years, we did not reveal the winners until after KBIS.
The winners were announced to the public on Wednesday, April 22 through a virtual broadcast featuring recorded insights behind each selection as well as highlights and product demonstrations shared by a representative from each winning company.
CATEGORY: COLOR
Thirty Under 30 Team
Emily Ahmad
Lauren Fuerich, CKBD
Shaily Godhani
Sebastian Hernandez
Cayleigh McCusker
Kianna Patrick
Winner: Concretti Designs Cold Plunge
CATEGORY: SUSTAINABILITY
Thirty Under 30 Team
Noa Arbely
Evan Hill
Noelle Johnson
Karissa McMillen
Winner: Zip Water USA Hydro Tap
CATEGORY: OUTDOOR LIVING
Thirty Under 30 Team
Mariah Hebenthal
Abby Killorin
Ally Roberto
Krissy Rowe
Perry Zorbas
Winner: RH Peterson Echelon Diamond Outdoor Grill
CATEGORY: WELLNESS & HEALTH
Thirty Under 30 Team
Allison Burt
Kiaya Foskett
Alyssa Gomes (CKBD)
Laura Honors
Chris Slyman
Winner: KOHLER Dekoda
CATEGORY: LIVING IN PLACE
Thirty Under 30 Team
Hayden Bolin
Allison Green
Leslie Hranicky
Katy O’Connor
Leah Turner (CKBD)
Winner: Granberg Verti Wall Cabinet Lift
CATEGORY: SMART HOME
Thirty Under 30 Team
Danny Formica (CKBD)
Molly Hillebrand
Ella Kirsch
Molly Roller
Sami Spurr
Winner: KOHLER Dekoda
