The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is the destination to see the best and newest products in the kitchen and bath industry. And this year’s annual Best of KBIS awards was bigger and better than ever as KBIS co-locates with IBS for Design & Construction Week™.
The Best of KBIS 2014 Award winners are:
• Best in Show – Dacor: Discovery™ iQ 30” Wall Oven
• Best of Kitchen: Gold – Dacor: Discovery™ iQ 30” Wall Oven
• Best of Kitchen: Silver – Glideware: Glideware
• Best of Bath: Gold – Delta: Delta® Temp20™ Technology
• Best of Bath: Silver – TOTO: NEOREST 750H
Winners were announced Wednesday, February 5, 2014 on the NKBA Center Stage.
Members of the Modenus BlogTour Las Vegas severed as honorary judges of this year’s competition. Winners were selected based on functionality, quality/durability, flexibility, aesthetics/style and innovation.
More than 75 products were entered in the 2014 Best of KBIS competition. Show attendees can see the products in exhibitors booths and via a “larger than life” product wall. Show attendees are able to see at a quick glance which products are entered, scan a special code to receive more information and then visit the brand at their booth on the show floor to see the product live.
Attendees to KBIS 2014 were able to vote for their favorite product via the KBIS Mobile App.
This year’s People’s Choice Awards go to:
• First Place: Viking Professional French-Door Double Oven
• Second Place: Viking Professional 7 Series Range
• Third Place: Viking Professional Cooktops
Viking took first, second and third in the People’s Choice Awards which were voted on by attendees during all 3 days of the show. Voting closed in conjunction with the close of KBIS 2014 on Thursday, February 6, 2014.
About KBIS
KBIS, in conjunction with the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) is an inspiring, interactive platform that showcases the latest industry products, trends and technologies. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 years.
Early in 2013, the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced an agreement to co-locate the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) with the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada beginning in February 2014 under the banner of “Design and Construction Week.” The new mega-event will be held Feb. 4-6, 2014, in Las Vegas with each show occupying a separate hall. Kitchen and bath brands that have participated in both shows can choose to exhibit in the KBIS or IBS hall. One pass will provide access to both exhibits. NKBA and NAHB will continue to produce separate educational programming and special events.
For the latest news and announcements visit www.kbis.com, follow KBIS on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KitchenBathIndustryShow and on Twitter at @KBIS2014
About the National Kitchen & Bath Association
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a non-profit trade association with over 50,000 members that has educated and led the kitchen and bath industry for 50 years. NKBA.org provides consumers with an inspiration gallery of award-winning kitchen and bath designs, as well as articles, tips, and an extensive glossary of remodeling terms. At NKBA.org, consumers can also find certified kitchen and bath professionals in their areas, submit questions to NKBA experts, and download the free NKBA Kitchen Planner and NKBA Bath Planner. To learn more, visit the NKBA Press Room at www.NKBA.org.
About Emerald Expositions
KBIS is managed by Emerald Expositions, a leading trade show producer. For more information, please visit www.emeraldexpositions.com.