Meet&CoHIGH POINT — The International Casual Furnishings Association (ICFA) has officially opened the call for entries for its 2025 Design Excellence Awards, honoring innovation and excellence in outdoor home furnishings and accessories.
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Eligible participants include all exhibitors at the 2025 Casual Market Atlanta, as well as outdoor fabric suppliers, who are not required to exhibit. Entry fees are set at $100 per product for ICFA members and $500 for non-members, with no cap on the number of entries a company may submit.
The deadline to enter is Friday, July 11, by 5 p.m. ET.
A total of 12 categories are available for judging:
Dining or bar tables
Dining or bar chairs
Chaise lounges
Lounge seating (with and without cushions)
Shade products
Outdoor lighting
Heating and firepits
Fabric
Outdoor rugs and flooring
Complementary accent products
Complementary furnishings
Judging is scheduled for early August. Winners in each category will be announced shortly thereafter and recognized in their AmericasMart showrooms during the fall edition of Casual Market Atlanta.
All submitted products will be showcased on a dedicated microsite created by ICFA and featured across the organization’s social media platforms at no extra charge.
Entrants are also encouraged to attend the ICFA Awards Gala on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The event will include the presentation of the prestigious Lillian B. Winchester “Best of Show” Award, selected from among the 12 category winners.
Full entry details and competition rules are available on the ICFA website.
