Seventy-two awards were distributed in The Best of NeoCon® 2011 competition of contract furnishing products during NeoCon® at The Merchandise Mart. Six Innovation Awards and a Best of Competition Award were included among the honors.
A total of 325 products were entered in 40 product and furnishing categories in the competition, sponsored by Contract magazine, Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., The International Interior Design Association (IIDA), The International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and McMorrowReport.com.
The Tables: Training & Work Category took the top prize as the Best of Competition with MOTUS, manufactured by HALCON and shown in Showroom 1044. Last year, ON® Ergonomic Task Chair by Wilkhahn took the Best of Competition.
Innovation Awards were bestowed to:
- Steve’s Stationâ„¢ by Anthro Corporation
- Strategy by Evans Consoles
- Balance Beam by io Lighting
- Karndean Loose Lay by Karndean International
- On the Edge by Shaw Contract Group
- SEEYONDâ„¢ Architectural Solutions by Seeyond Architectural Solutions (pictured above)
- Editor’s Choice Awards were bestowed to:
- Mind-Share and Rise from the Gather Collection by Allsteel
- HIDA Series Furniture by ITOKI Design
- Change Modular Collection by Tandus Flooring
- Illias Collection by Instyle: Molecular, Braille & Blink by Unika Vaev
Product categories included:
- Coverings, Carpet/Flooring, Textiles
- Seating
- Furniture for Conference and Office
- Lighting, Technology, and Accessories
- Healthcare
The Best of NeoCon® jury is composed of 45 corporate, government, and institutional facilities management executives, interior designers, and architects, who are responsible for selecting and buying furniture and furnishings for their specific organizations or clients. The seven jury teams visited Merchandise Mart showrooms and temporary market suites to judge each product in person. Manufacturers or product designers had the opportunity to explain and discuss details of the entered product and answer jurors’ questions.
For additional information, contact Eileen McMorrow, director of the Best of NeoCon®, at [email protected]. Call 973.509.7277.
View the gallery of winners in the categories of coverings, carpet/flooring, and textiles.
