IHA Announces Finalists for Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design

13 Categories, 65 Finalists Named

The 65 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of 13 categories will be announced in during the invitation-only gia dinner Saturday, March 2.

More than 400 entries were received and were judged by a panel of industry experts and news media. The finalists and global honorees will be on display in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Lakeside Center Lobby as well as in the New Product Showcases located in the Buyers Club in each Show building. The 2019 International Home + Housewares Show opens at 10 a.m. on March 2 and runs through 3 p.m. March 5.

“Congratulations to all of the finalists for an IHA Global Innovation Award for product design,” said Derek Miller, IHA president. “Our world-renowned gia program is the ultimate awards event in the industry, honoring excellence in housewares retail, product design and booth presentation.”

The finalists are:

Bath & Personal Care

Azurro / CLIPPERPRO CLIPPERPRO Nail Clipper

Contour Products, Inc. Contour Legacy Leg Pillow

Easy Reach, LLC Easy Reach

Full Circle Scrub Queen Replaceable Toilet Brush

Squatty Potty LLC Squatty Potty Invisibrush Hidden Toilet Brush

Cleaning

Casabella - Bradshaw Home Infuse Spray Bottle

Core Home The Ultimate Bottle Brush

Dynamic Solutions Worldwide LLC DynaTrap DOT

Fusionbrands LLC BendItBrush

madesmart Evaporating Stone™ Dish Drying Board

Cook & Bakeware

IPAC S.P.A. Panboo – 8” Casserole

JIA Inc. Steamer II

Lynns Concepts Inc. Chef Series Sous Vide Pot

Old Dutch International Ltd. 8” Steamer Basket, Pot & Lid

The Fulham Group Cuisinart 360° Griddle Cooking Center

Home Décor & Gifts

Alessi USA, Inc. The Five Seasons Leaf Fragrance Diffuser Brrr

Amaranth Vase Co Amaranth Vase

Articulate Scotland Ltd. Articulate Gallery 12”x18” Picture Frame

Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC Steam Waverz

Sagaform Inc. Hold Adjustable Vase

Home Organization & Storage

Addis Housewares, Ltd. Fold Flat Laundry Basket

Brabantia USA Bo Touch Top Trash Can, 3 + 6 Gallon

madesmart Evaporating Stone™ Dish Rack

Progressive International Corp. Prepworks ProKeeper Freezer Portion Pods

Stasher Stand-Up Stasher

Household & Home Electrics

Gingko Electronics Ltd. Octagon One Desk Light

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. CHI Touchscreen Clothing Iron

Hizero Technologies Co., Ltd. F801 Bionic Cleaning Machine

Lasko Products, LLC All Season Comfort Control Tower Fan & Heater in One

Rabbit Charger LLC Rabbit Charger DUO

Kitchen Electrics

Brod & Taylor Sahara Folding Dehydrator

CASO Germany Instant Hot Water Machine

Chefman Color Changing Kettle

Galanz Americas Limited Company ToastWave 4-in-1 Convection Oven + Air Fry + Toast + Microwave

Relay Kitchen RK1 Hands-Free Grinder

Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery

Dreamfarm Ortwo - Grind One-Handed or Two

Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC GEFU Flexicut

Tovolo / Spectrum Diversified Designs Chop N Spin Garlic Chopper

Welcome Industries Visual Measuring Cups

Zawsi / GrabOpener GrabOpener

Kitchenware

Bee’s Wrap Bee’s Wrap Assorted 3 Pack in Oceans Print

Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister

Grania Products Egg Stripper

Mastrad, Inc. m°control

Turkey Stone Turkey Stone

Personal Care Electrics

ATEX Co., Ltd. Lourdes Hand Care

Ideavillage Products Corp. Finishing Touch Flawless Brows

IQAir North America, Inc. Atem Personal Air Purifier (4 in 1)

simplehuman sensor mirror hi-fi

Zadro Products, Inc. Z’Fogless™ LED Lighted Shaving Mirror

Pet Products

Dexas International, Ltd. off-leash Adventure Driven Toys

Highwave, Inc. Leak-Tight AutoDogMug

IRIS USA, Inc. Top Entry Cat Litter Box (PUNT-530)

Perfect Curve Inc. Lick Lick Pad, Small

WALKWHIZ LLC Follow Me Light Dog Leash

Smart Home Products

Danby Products, Inc. Parcel Guard by Danby

ECOVACS Robotics, Inc. Deebot Ozmo 960

Ember Technologies, Inc. Ember Mug (14 oz.)

ETEKCITY Levoit Willow True HEPA Air Purifier

Seville Classics Inc. AIRLIFT® Tempered Glass Electric Desk

Tabletop

HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle with Carbon Filtration

Magisso North America Visibility Bottle

The Perfect Pint The Perfect Pint

Thermos L.L.C. 18-oz. Stainless Steel Guardian Food Jar

Typhoon Homewares LLC Kilner® Breakfast Jar

The judging panel for the annual IHA Global Innovation Awards (gia) included housewares merchants from retailers including Ace Hardware, Brookstone, The Container Store, The Cook’s Warehouse, Detroit Institute of Art, GC Buying Group, Leon & Lulu, National Building Museum, Orange Free Imports, Pampered Chef, Rolling Pin, Sears, Sign of the Bear, and Spoon and Whisk. Other judges included consumer editors, bloggers and many distinguished industry designers.

The International Home + Housewares Show will feature more than 2,200 exhibitors and 60,000 total attendees. For more information or to register for a badge, please visit www.housewares.org.

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