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Hall of Fame Nominations
Submissions Closed
If you know someone who has made a transformational impact on the kitchen, bath, and home industry, we want to hear from you.
Submissions will be open from September 8, 2025 until October 15, 2025.
Current Hall of Fame inductees include, among dozens of others,:
- Gunnar Baldwin – Inventor of the low-flush toilet
- Fu-Tung Cheng – Pioneer in the use of concrete in kitchens and baths
- Louis Jenn – Inventor of the first downdraft range
- Percy Spencer – Inventor of the microwave oven
- Jean Mignault – Developer of early CAD software for kitchen and bath design
We encourage you to honor those who’ve shaped our industry by sharing their stories. Before submitting your nominee for consideration, please read the criteria below carefully to ensure your nominee meets the Hall of Fame standards. We look forward to reviewing your submission for this prestigious honor. Please note: Self-nominations are not accepted and will not be considered. Deadline to nominate is October 15, 2025.
Please note: This application requires thoughtful and thorough responses. The Hall of Fame represents the highest level of achievement in our industry, and the review committee will evaluate only the materials provided — no outside research will be conducted, so please take the time to supply your nominee with a stellar submission.