November 30, 2016 – Dallas Market Center, the largest and most successful open-daily home décor marketplace in the country, and ART, the Creative Home Furnishings Network, today announced the list of 17 presenters for the 28th Annual ARTS Awards. The distinguished list includes world-renowned product designers, interior designers, manufacturers and retailers. This year’s presenters include:
- Susan Andrulis, national sales manager, IMAX
- Jan Barboglio, founder of Jan Barboglio
- Barclay Butera, founder of Barclay Butera Interiors agency and showrooms
- Dwayne Clark, president of Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group
- Sharon Davis, executive director, ART
- Kelli Ellis, interior designer, artist and lifestyle expert
- Jack Fleischer, president, Hermitage Lighting Gallery
- Bob Gaynor, vice president of Dwayne Clark Interior Design Management Group/accomplished Broadway actor
- Jason Harris, founder, The Design Network
- Caroline Hipple, president, Norwalk Furniture
- Susan Inglis, executive director, Sustainable Furnishings Council
- Russ Jones, sales representative, Ivystone
- Libby Langdon, interior and product designer, author and makeover television personality
- Cindy Morris, president and CEO, Dallas Market Center
- Brad Smith, CEO, ELK Group International
- Shelley Wald, president, WAC Lighting
- Josh Weiss, CEO, Generation Brands
“Many of the most creative and talented leaders in the industry will help host a very special evening of recognition,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. “Together, we are honoring the most respected companies and individuals working tirelessly on behalf of a vibrant and thriving industry.”
The ARTS Awards, presented each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, is the premier international awards program dedicated to home industry excellence and achievement. This year the program is recognizing top manufacturers, retailers, product designers, interior designers and sales representatives from around the world in 23 categories as well as Academy of Achievement recipient Mark Phillips and a special Legendary Leadership Award being presented to industry icon Connie Lineberry. The finalists, winners and special honorees will be recognized during a gala event on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.
Reservations are available online via the ARTS Awards website: http://dallasmarketcenter.com/artsawards/reservations/
Sponsors for the 28th ARTS Awards include Accent Décor, Botanical Mix, enLIGHTenment, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Giftware News, HFN, Home & Textiles Today, Home Accents Today, Interior Design Society, Lighting & Décor, Lyon Credit Services, Residential Lighting and Sustainable Furnishings Council.
