The outstanding line-up of product finalists for the Excellence in Housewares Awards 2020 is revealed today. In this exceptional year, there are eight finalists for each of the product categories, reflecting the heightened entry-level via Max Publishing’s new online entry portal which headed-off logistical issues arising from COVID-19.
The winners will be revealed on the evening of Wednesday 9 December 2020, with sponsors currently in consultation about a safe but exciting resolution as to how the industry will celebrate this year’s winners.
The product finalists were decided after a stellar panel of retail buyers cast their votes. Participating retailers included John Lewis, Lakeland, Robert Dyas, ProCook, Borough Kitchen, Harts of Stur, Aldiss, Trevor Mottram, Divertimenti, Dinghams, and a host of independent specialists from across the country. One of the many enthusiastic judges Emmie Brookman, from online boutique Silver Mushroom told HousewaresNews.net: “It was so hard to decide with so many lovely products. I learnt a lot and it was exciting to see new categories. There is a lot of healthy competition out there!”
Rob Willis, director at Max Publishing which owns and organises The Excellence In Housewares Awards said: “It’s a true testament to this fantastic sector that despite all the challenges otherwise, entry levels were fantastic – and of amazing quality, whilst retail judges were only too keen to spend much time selecting the top finalists for this year.
As such, we have decided to expand to eight finalists for each product category, which is especially interesting with new Licensing Award, which has proved that brand-licensed and celebrity endorsed product resonates hugely at consumer level. We can’t wait to reveal the winners in December!”
EXCELLENCE IN HOUSEWARES AWARDS 2020 PRODUCT FINALISTS
Excellence in Cookware
Classic Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Pans from Samuel Groves
Lodge Chef Collection from Eddingtons
MasterClass Smart Stack Collection from KitchenCraft
Pizza Baker BBQ Mini from Boska
Scanpan HaptIQ from Haus
Scanpan TechnIQ from Haus
Stellar Rocktanium from Horwood
Toughened Non-Stick from Le Creuset
Top Tool or Gadget
Adjustable V-Blade Slicer with Julienne Feature from Microplane
GEFU Conscio 8 Piece Coffee Capsule Set from Haus
Good Grips Citrus Prep Peeler & Zester from OXO
MasterClass Electric Gravity Salt or Pepper Mill from KitchenCraft
Multi-Grip Mandoline from Joseph Joseph
Peugeot Kronos Coffee Mill from Burton McCall
Scoof from Just So Ideas
Zyliss Twist & Roll Mini Chopper from DKB Household
Plugged-In Award
Cavaletto Collection from RKW
Design Raclette Fondue Advanced from Gastroback
easyCharge 360 cordless iron from Morphy Richards
Electronic Wine Decanter from CellarDine
Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus 5.7L from Instant Brands
Judge Pizza Maker Non-Stick from Horwood
Tefal PerfectMix+ Tritan BL82AD40 High-Speed Blender from Groupe SEB
Wüsthof Easy Edge Electric Knife Sharpener from Haus
Cutting Edge Award
Deco from T&G
Epicurean All in One Series from Eddingtons
Folio Steel from Joseph Joseph
Global 35th Anniversary Knife Set from Grunwerg
Good Grips Box Grater With Removable Zester from OXO
Pro 7 Piece Self-Sharpening Knife Block from Zwilling
Viners Assure from The Rayware Group
Wüsthof Crafter from Haus
Excellence in Homewares
Aladdin Barista Range from Burton McCall
Children’s Aprons from Dexam
Gummy Bear Mold Kit from Eddingtons
Kozial Klikk Cutlery Set from Haus
POP Container with Scoop 1L from OXO
Sinkside from Brabantia
Stasher Tropical Collection from PHA Kitchessentials
Taylor Touchless Tare Dual Kitchen Scales from KitchenCraft
Top of the Table Award
Artland Midnight Peacock from The DRH Collection
Borough from LSA International
Core Coffee Press from Barista and Co
Final Touch Drinks Dispenser from Jeray (Sales)
Luigi Bormioli from JWP
Mikasa Satori from KitchenCraft
Modus from Denby Brands
Zone Denmark Silicone Trivets from Mistral Brands
The Licensing Award
Corkcicle Keith Haring Collaboration from Auteur
Disney Frozen II Bakeware Collection from Nordic Ware
The Mary Berry Collections from Captivate Brands
Naturals Bakeware from Nordic Ware
Scion Mr Fox from Dexam
Star Wars x Le Creuset from Le Creuset
Stow Green Peter Rabbit Tea Caddy from Eddingtons
V&A Voysey Collection from KitchenCraft
The Eco Award
Cambridge Glass Water bottles from Ultimate Products
Eco Flex Straws from Creative Party
LocknLock ECO Oven Glass from JWP
Organic Cotton Fruit and Vegetable Bag from Dexam
Prestige Eco from Meyer
Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes from Smidge
Stojo Bottle from Auteur
Wheatfibre Tools and Gadgets from Dexam
The Innovation Award
Adjustable V-Blade Slicer with Julienne Feature from Microplane
Bake-O-Glide Induction Hob Protectors from Falcon Products
Beer Barrel Grill from Tramontina
Cocotte Every from Le Creuset
CupboardStore from Joseph Joseph
Go Pure Pod from Burton McCall
Kilner All in One Food To Go Set from The Rayware Group
Pan for Life from Samuel Groves
The Excellence in Housewares Awards are produced for the industry, with the collective support of the industry. Sponsors include: Ambiente, Bira, BHETA, Burton McCall, David Mason Designs, EKO, Exclusively Shows, Expose Travel, Gastroback, HousewaresNews.net, Joseph Joseph, KitchenAid, KitchenCraft, Le Creuset, Meyer Group, OXO UK, RKW Wholesale, Salter, Spring and Autumn Fair, Sherwood Events / Ambiente, The DRH Collection, SMART Worldwide (an SMA Worldwide Company), Tefal, Tramontina, The Inspired Home Show, Ultimate Products.
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