IHA Announces Finalists for Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Product Design: 14 Categories, 70 Finalists Named

The 70 finalists in the IHA Global Innovations Awards (gia) for product design have been announced by the International Housewares Association. Global honorees in each of 14 categories, including the new Sustainability category, will be announced during an online gia gala later this Spring.

More than 400 entries were received and were judged by a panel of industry experts and news media.

“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, student design and booth presentation.”

The finalists are:

Bath & Personal Care

Azurro / CLIPPERPRO CLIPPERPRO Omega Select Toenail Clipper

Brinox Metalurgica S.A. Flat Soap Dispenser

Polder Products, LLC Glamour Grids - Cosmetic Storage Line

TAO Clean Germ Shield UV Sanitizer for Toothbrushes

Widgeteer, Inc. ICandy Pocket Reading Glasses

Cleaning

inShield Wiper, LLC inShield Wiper

Juka Innovations Corporation SinkShroom Ultra Drain Protector

Rust-Oleum Corporation Concrobium Duo Blast Mold & Mildew Deep Stain Remover

Strucket - Strainer Meet Bucket Strucket - Strainer Meet Bucket

Unshrinkit UnShrinkIt®

Cook & Bakeware

Daughkun Inc UNSTICK Reusable Cake & Loaf Liners

Elkay Home Stainless Steel Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids

Fellow Clyde Stovetop Tea Kettle

ICB Inc. Elevated Stackable Crisper Tray

Sasa Demarle Inc. Silpat™ Cook N' Cool Perfect Baking Tray

Home Décor & Gifts

52Launch Putty King - All In One Drywall Repair Kit

Aacraft, Inc. dba Go Hang It!

INSP!RED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT GROUP

GelPro Ergo Comfort Rug

Hangman Products, Inc. No Stud Floating Shelf™

NeverMeasure NeverMeasure

Home Organization & Storage

Creative Outdoor Distributor 2-In-1 Folding & Stand Alone Bleacher Chair

GCK Products, LLC GadgetKlip

Joseph Joseph Inc. GoRecycle Collector and Caddies

Polder Products, LLC Breeze - Stackable Mesh Dryer

YouCopia Roll-Out™ Under Sink Caddy

Household & Home Electrics

Bear Down Brands MistAire Cloud Humidifier

Blueair North America Blue Pure Fan

BONECO North America Corp. F230 Air Shower Fan with Adjustable Height

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. CHI Handheld Steamer

Soleus Air West Soleus Air Patented and Exclusive Saddle Air Conditioner

Kitchen Electrics

Fellow Ode Brew Grinder

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. Power Blender & Power Blender Plus

Pakt, Inc. Pakt Coffee Kit

THE FOUNDATION AARKE - Carbonator III

ZWILLING Fresh & Save

Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery

Betty Bossi AG Betty Bossi Veggie Sheet Slicer

Lid Pocket Lid Pocket -- Lid Holder for Slow Cookers

Tarrerias Bonjean Louis Kitchen Knife Series

Totally Bamboo Baltique™ Marrakesh Collection Utensil Set

WOW GEAR GRIPmitt

Kitchenware

AeroPress Inc. AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press

Botto Design, LLC Botto™ The Adjustable Container

GrowlerWerks uKeg Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Joseph Joseph Inc. Multi-Prep 4-piece Salad Preparation Set

Microplane Adjustable V-Slicer with Julienne Blade

Personal Care Electrics

Bear Down Brands Weighted Warmth - Weighted Throw Blanket with Heat

Human Touch, LLC Reflex SWING Pro Foot, Calf and Thigh Massager

Lumina NRG Fat Iron by Cel O Tone

simplehuman sensor mirror trio max

Zadro Products, Inc. Luxury Towel Warmer

Pet Products

Ad N Art Stainless Steel Asobu Dog Bowl Bottle

Dexas International, Ltd. Dexas MudBuster with Travel Lid

IRIS USA, Inc. IRIS Pet Pen (CI-908e)

Kurilon Chemicals Co., Ltd. BOS, amazing odor-sealing bags

WALKWHIZ LLC Two Dog Light Leash

Smart Home Products

Cube Tracker Cube GPS

Etekcity Corporation Levoit Air - Air Control Product Suite

Knectek Labs Inc. TOWNEW

Plum PLUM

rocean Rocean One

Sustainable Products

ashortwalk ltd Circular Cup

BreathableBaby Breathable™ Mesh Mini Crib

ChicoBag & To-Go Ware ChicoBag Reusable Produce Bags

Igloo Products Corp. Igloo Recool 16-Quart Cooler

Zip Top Zip Top Baby 100% Platinum Silicone Breast Milk Storage Bags + Freezer Tray Set

Tabletop

Lenox Corporation Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set

Gourmet Kitchen Works LLC Saturn by Bredemeijer

LifeStraw LifeStraw Home – Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup, BPA-Free

That Inventions Inc. Sugi - Trios

Toadfish Outfitters Toadfish Non-Tipping Can Cooler

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

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