14 new and innovative products have been selected as Global Honorees in the International Housewares Association’s (IHA) Global Innovation Awards (gia) for Excellence in Product Design.
The Global Honoree in each of 14 categories was announced during the annual gia Gala earlier on the evening of Sunday 2 March. The awards are part of The Inspired Home Show 2025, the global home and housewares marketplace taking place at Chicago’s McCormick Place.
The 2025 Global Honorees are:
Bath + Personal Care: Eko Development – Bento Bath Storage Caddy Large
Cleaning: Scrub Daddy – Tub n’ Tile
Cook + Bakeware: FIREUP Cookware – FIREUP Cookware Set
Home Décor + Gifts: Umbra– Wavy Jewelry Organiser
Home Organisation + Storage: Wrap-It Storage – Clip ‘n Carry Storage Strap
Household + Home Electrics: Cricut – Cricut Maker 4 Smart Cutting Machine
Kitchen Electrics: tbdx – xBloom Studio
Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery: That Inventions – ScoopTHAT Deluxe
Kitchenware: Dreamfarm – Nocutu
Luggage, Travel Goods + Accessories: RovR Products – RollR 45 Wheeled Cooler, Coral
Pet Products: Dexas International – Dexas Snack & Distract Elevated Licking Mat
Smart Home: ChefsTemp – ProTemp S1 Smart Grill Gauge Thermometer Hub
Sustainable Products: Roam – Roam SodaTop
Tabletop: That Inventions – HeatTHAT Tea
“IHA’s gia program recognizes the creativity that is so important to the home and housewares industry,” said Derek Miller, IHA president and ceo. “Innovative new products that not only solve problems, but also inspire and delight consumers, will always be a key driver for growth.”
Entries were judged by an independent panel of industry experts, which included designers, media, retailers and buyers from Cooks Warehouse, Dillard’s, Divertimenti, Friedman Design, HTI Buying Group, In The Kitchen, Leon & Lulu, the National Building Museum, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Pampered Chef, Quality Products, Sign of the Bear, Toque Blanche and Yestis.
The panel selected five finalists in each of the 14 categories after an initial round of judging in February. These finalists were then evaluated in a second round of judging this past weekend to determine Global Honorees.
Each of the 14 category Global Honorees will be on display at the Show in the Hall of Global Innovation in the Grand Concourse Lobby in the North Building. All 70 finalists can be viewed in the New Product Showcases in the Buyers Clubs, located in the North and South Buildings.
All product finalists can also be viewed online at https://www.theinspiredhomeshow.com/awards/gia-product/.
The Inspired Home Show brings together more than 1,600 exhibitors and buyer attendees from more than 100 countries. To search for other new products at the Show, visit Connect 365, the Show’s online directory.
