Worthy of Recognition

As per tradition, the winners of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA) 31st annual Product Awards were announced at IWCE. These awards recognize the best of the window covering industry’s new products and educational and merchandising programs launched in the previous calendar year.

This year’s judges included Susan Arann, an interior designer and principal of American & International Designs Inc., and Susan Hirsh, a decor consultant and industry expert formerly serving in a leadership position at Benjamin Moore & Co.

Once again, Hunter Douglas took the title for Product of the Year with their Luminette Privacy Sheers. The Luminette hardware system was redesigned with the customer top of mind. “The Luminette Privacy Sheers submission was selected by the judges for its design and innovation. WCMA congratulates the team at Hunter Douglas and all the industry’s engineers and designers on their hard work and vision,” said Ralph Vasami, executive director of WCMA.

The winners of the Window Covering Manufacturers Association’s (WCMA) 31st Annual Product Awards— which recognize the best of the window covering industry’s new products, educational and merchandising programs in 2022—were announced during IWCE.

Product of the Year:

Luminette Privacy Sheers, Hunter Douglas

Judges’ Award:

Normandy Shutters with OSMO Finish, Norman USA

Cellular & Pleated Shades, Best New Technical Innovation: Motorized TDBU Honeycomb Shades, Norman USA

Cellular & Pleated Shades, Best New Style Concept:

Portrait Honeycomb Designer Fabric –Whispers, Norman USA

Drapery Hardware, Best New Style Concept: Paris Texas Hardware

Clean Deco Collection, Rowley

Green Products, Best New Technical Innovation: Norman Wireless Charging Wand, Norman USA

Green Products, Best New Style Concept:

Normandy Shutters with OSMO Finish, Norman USA

The Judges’ Award, which is reserved for a product that exhibits measurable benefit or standout aesthetic appeal to end users, was bestowed on Norman USA for their Normandy Shutters with OSMO Finish. Free from harmful substances, these shutters use a safe and eco-friendly stain finish made from natural plant oils and vegetable waxes.

Horizontal Blinds, Best New Technical Innovation: LEVOLOR Trim+Go Strap

Lift Faux Wood Blind, LEVOLOR

Motorization & Automation, Best New Technical Innovation:

PowerView Automation (Gen 3), Hunter Douglas

Motorization & Automation, Best New Style Concept: Eve MotionBlinds, Coulisse

Roman & Roller Shades, Best New Technical Innovation: FlexStyle, Draper, Inc.

Roman & Roller Shades, Best New Style Concept: Vignette Modern Roman Shades, Hunter Douglas

Shadings/Sheers, Best New Technical Innovation:

Luminette Privacy Sheers, Hunter Douglas

Shadings/Sheers, Best New Style Concept:

Silhouette Halo Window

Shadings, Hunter Douglas Shutters, Best New Technical Innovation: Heritance Hardwood Shutters HiddenTilt with SoftClose Louvers with Quick Align, Hunter Douglas

Shutters, Best New Style Concept: Normandy Shutters with OSMO Finish, Norman USA

Verticals/Panel Tracks, Best New Style Concept: Adjustable Sliding Panels (Urban Plaid Brick Pattern), Calendar Enterprises Co., Ltd.

The Window Covering Manufacturers Association represents the interests of the window covering industry manufacturers, fabricators and assemblers. Its annual awards recognize products that raise the bar on style and design innovation.

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