The Excellence in Furniture Awards, in partnership with Snap Finance, has revealed the shortlist for its inaugural ceremony, celebrating the most innovative and high-achieving businesses across the furniture industry.
Evolving from The Furniture Awards, the refreshed awards format has seen a 196% increase in entries, reflecting the industry’s enthusiasm for this elevated platform. For the first time, entries were open to all stakeholders, from brands and manufacturers to retailers and service providers, creating a truly sector-wide celebration.
The shortlist features some of the most recognisable names in furniture, including Furniture Village, Loom Loft, Bensons for Beds, Arighi Bianchi, La-Z-Boy UK, At The Helm & Hydeline Furniture, The Sofa Delivery Company (DFS Group), Tetrad, and Castelan, among many others.
Award categories on the night will include Design Innovation, Retailer of the Year, Superior Service, Sustainability, and Best Marketing Campaign. The full list can be found here.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognised as finalists in this year’s Excellence in Furniture Awards. It’s a real testament to the passion, dedication, and hard work of our amazing teams across the business. Congratulations and the very best of luck to all the finalists – it’s an honour to stand alongside such outstanding companies in our industry.” said Furniture Village.
“We are absolutely delighted to be shortlisted amongst such respected names in the industry,” said Loom Loft. “Being recognised in the very first Excellence in Furniture Awards is a testament to our team’s passion, our customers’ loyalty, and the vision that has shaped Loom Loft since day one. We’re incredibly proud to represent independent retail and Lancashire on a national stage.”
“The whole team are extremely proud to have made the shortlist for ‘Best of British’ award in the inaugural Excellence in Furniture Awards. It will no doubt be a fiercely contested category so just to be in the mix means a lot to all our employees. We’re looking forward to what looks to be a fantastic event.” said Tetrad.
The winners will be announced at a gala ceremony hosted by a surprise celebrity guest on Monday 19 January, at the NEC Birmingham, bringing together leading figures from across the sector for an evening of celebration, networking, and entertainment, complete with a three-course dinner and live music. With excitement building and tables selling fast, the event promises to be a highlight of the furniture industry calendar.
