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he sold-out awards ceremony, held annually, recognizes the design professionals and projects
that are setting the bar for the way we live, work and entertain in our homes. Each reflects the
purpose of the Association – envisioning a world where everyone enjoys safe, beautiful and
functional kitchen and bath spaces. The program was generously sponsored by Beko appliances
(platinum partner), 2020 Design Software and Home Depot.
INNOVATIVE SHOWROOM AWARDS
Awards were presented to the winners of the NKBA Innovative Showroom Awards, recognizing the
most creative, innovative and experiential kitchen and bath showrooms in North America. In this age
of digital/online shopping it's especially important to recognize showroom spaces that engage
customers in unique and memorable ways. These awards acknowledge the creative design
professionals – architects, technology integrators, designers, furniture makers and display experts –
who are masters of design, marketing and sales.
The judges for the 2022 NKBA Innovative Showroom Award were: Kristen Elder, Ferguson;
Jason Artus, AKBD, Dovetail Sales LLC; and Sarah Kahn Turner, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath.
CHAIRMAN'S AWARD
Also honored during the ceremony was this year's recipient of the NKBA Chairman's Award.
Regarded as one the association's highest honors, the NKBA Chairman's Award was created to
recognize industry leaders for their unparalleled positive impact on the NKBA and the industry.
The winner of the 2022 NKBA Chairman's Award was presented by Bill Darcy and Suzie Williford to
Kohler, accepted by Kohler Kitchen and Bath North America President Shawn Oldenhoff.
— P H O T O S A N D D E S I G N S T A T E M E N T S R E P R I N T E D C O U R T E S T Y O F N K B A —
part two: innovative showrooms
TH E NATIONAL KITCH E N & BATH ASSOCIATION (N KBA), OWN E RS OF TH E
KITCH E N AN D BATH I N DUSTRY SHOW (KB IS), OPE N E D TH E 2022 LIVE EVE NT
WITH "AN EVE N I NG OF E LEGANCE" – TH E H IG H LY ANTICI PATE D NATIONAL
KITCH E N & BATH ASSOCIATION (N KBA) DESIG N + I N DUSTRY AWAR DS ON
FE B R UARY 7, 2022 AT TH E ROSE N CE NTR E HOTE L, OR LAN DO, FL.
