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2025 Categories 

The CDW Product Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in product design. The awards spotlight cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of interiors across multiple sectors, including furniture, lighting, textiles, and more. Open to manufacturers from various disciplines, entry categories span furniture, lighting, flooring, acoustics, kitchen & bath, surfaces, outdoor, textiles, and storage with special honors for products that demonstrate outstanding innovation in areas such as sustainability, accessibility, technology integration, and modularity.

Products

accessories

Planters, screens, dividers, desk accessories, decorative, etc.

acoustics

Acoustical treatments, products, or systems to reduce noise.

bath fixtures

Faucets, sinks, tubs, etc.

carpets and rugs

Flooring solutions including rugs, modular and broadloom carpets, etc.

ceilings

Ceiling systems or panels, including acoustic panels and integrated lighting systems for ceilings.

commercial furniture

Furniture solutions for contract, healthcare, or hospitality environments.

glass

Architectural glass products including facade panels, windows, doors, and internal partitions.

hard flooring

Hard surface flooring options including tile, stone, wood, LVF, etc.

kitchen fixtures and appliances

Cooking units, refrigeration, washing units, faucets, taps, sinks, etc.

lighting

Lighting solutions including floor, table, pendant, chandelier, sconce, architectural, etc.

outdoor furniture

Furniture solutions for outdoor spaces.

residential furniture

Furniture solutions for residential spaces.

solid surfaces

Surfaces including countertops, backsplashes, etc.

stone

Manufactured stone or natural stone.

storage

Case goods and other storage solutions.

technology

Functional solutions with physical aesthetics and user experience at its core, including software, hardware, interface, and product solutions.

textiles

Upholstery, drapery, panel, or privacy fabrics, including woven and nonwoven products.

tile and ceramics

Porcelain, ceramic tiles, etc. 

wallcoverings

Wallcovering solutions including tile, stone, textiles, paper, acoustical materials, etc.

walls

Movable, demountable, or other interior wall solutions.

Best

best craftsmanship

Products that exhibit heightened artistry or skill. 

best material innovation

Products that are crafted from innovative materials for buildings, landscapes, and interiors. 

best for the planet

Products that prioritize the health of the environment.

best for human health

Products that prioritize the health of communities or individuals. 

most inclusive design

Products the prioritize accessibility, equality, or equity.

best product for workplaces 

 

best product for hospitality

 

best product for homes

 

best product for healthcare

 

 

*Please note, categories may be renamed, consolidated, or eliminated (and entries reassigned) at the jury's discretion. All information and images should appear exactly how you want it to be shown digitally and in print.