NEW YORK–The Window Covering Manufacturers Association has issued a call for entries to its Product Innovation Awards.
The awards honor manufacturers of window coverings for their design creativity, technical advancement and overall innovation. They are scheduled to be presented at a reception on May 13, to be held in conjunction with the International Window Coverings Expo in Atlanta. The deadline for entries is March 16, and the competition is open to all manufacturers and suppliers of window coverings in the United States and Canada.
The entries will be judged in cellular shades, drapery hardware, horizontal blinds, motorization systems, Roman shades, roller and pleated shades, shutters, specialty applications, verticals and panel tracks, wood and faux wood blinds, miscellaneous products and “green” products. A panel of judges from the industry will evaluate each product based on its degree of innovation, esthetic appeal, quality, practicality and marketability.
