Best of NeoCon 2017
News • August 2, 2017
By Contract Magazine
Ninety-six awards were distributed in the 28th annual Best of NeoCon competition.
Contract Editor in Cheilf John Czarnecki presented 96 awards to the winners of the 28th annual Best of NeoCon competition at the Best of NeoCon Breakfast in Chicago on June 12. The Best of Competition distinction went to HALCON for Hale (page 42). In addtion to Gold and Silver Awards, 10 Innovation Awards and four Editors' Choice Awards (page 66) were given.
A total of 410 products were entered in 46 categories in this year's competition. The 43-member jury was composed of interior desginers and architects, as well as corporate, healthcare, and institutional faciilities management executives who are responsible for selecting and buying furniture and furnishings for their organizations or clients. Nine jury teams viewed presentations on each product in person at showrroms thrroughout theMART. Manufacturers and product designers discussed product details and answered jurors' questions.
The Best of NeoCo competition is sponsored by Contract magazine, theMART, the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the McMorrow Report for Facilities Management. Winners are featured on contractdesign.com, neocon.com, and mcmorrowreports.com.
Textiles: Upholstery
Gold Award
Pallas Textiles Loft Collection
Designer: Geraldine Blanchot of Pattern Pod