NEW YORK— The finalists have been selected for the 2013 Housewares Design Awards.

Five product finalists in each of 12 core awards categories were selected from nearly 300 entries representing Cookware & Bakeware; Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances; Countertop Food Prep Appliances; Countertop Kitchenware; Cutlery and Cutting Tools; Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances; Gadgets & Kitchen Tools; Home Environment Appliances; Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning; Home & Outdoor Décor; Personal, Health & Garment Care; and Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware.

“Best in Category” winners for each of the 12 awards categories will be announced during a special Housewares Design Awards presentation ceremony and luncheon. A trio of “Best of the Best” winners— Gold, Silver and Bronze awards— will be selected from the 12 “Best in Category” honorees.

The 2013 Housewares Design Award ceremony will mark the culmination of the 10th-year celebration of the industry’s original and preeminent design competition.

The 2013 Housewares Design Awards ceremony also features the fifth annual Green House Award competition for eco-responsible design. The 2013 Green House Award winner will be selected from among five finalists.

The 2013 Housewares Design Awards luncheon and ceremony is scheduled for January 29, 2013, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Marriott New York Marquis overlooking New York City’s Times Square. Each of the finalist designs will be on display during the Housewares Design Awards luncheon, to be attended by industry business executives and consumer media.

HOMEWORLD BUSINESS® presents the Housewares Design Awards®. Sponsors of 2013 Housewares Design Awards are The Gourmet Housewares Show at NYIGF, Whitford Corporation and Gourmet Insider magazine.

An independent panel of design and merchandising experts convened in mid-November to judge the entries and select finalists, “Best in Category,” “Best of the Best” and “Green House” winners. Members of the selection committee assembled were excused from judging submissions for which they may have had any affiliation.

Housewares Design Awards finalists were chosen based on design believed to differentiate a product with unique appearance and/or function. The judges considered appropriate aesthetics, innovative materials and technology, user benefits (i.e., performance, comfort, ease of use, safety) and marketability.

Green House Award finalists were selected from a subdivision of entries (all Housewares Design Awards entrants could opt into the Green House Award competition for an additional fee) and were not required to have been among the “Best in Category” finalists.

Products judged had to have been introduced to the market between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012, and available for purchase by consumers by October 1, 2012. No prototypes were accepted.

Entries and judging are managed by Housewares Design Awards, LLC.

Details on the 2013 Housewares Design Awards are available at www.housewaresdesignawards.com.

Tickets for the January 29, 2013, luncheon and awards ceremony are available for purchase online at www.housewaresdesignawards.com; or by contacting info@housewaresdesignawards.com.

 

2013 Housewares Design Awards Finalists*

*Finalists listed alphabetically by company in each category

 

Cookware & Bakeware

 

Calphalon

Calphalon AcCuCore 10-Piece Set

 

Cristel

L "Removable Handle" Collection

 

Kuhn Rikon

PushPan

 

Nambé LLC

Nambé Chirp Kettle

 

Swiss Diamond

Nonstick 10.25-inch Crepe Pan

 

Countertop Cooking & Beverage Appliances

 

Jarden Consumer Solutions

Crock-Pot Lunch Crock Food Warmer

 

Jura Capresso

Jura ENA Micro 9 One Touch Cappuccino Machine

 

Jura Capresso

Capresso teaC100 Tea Maker

 

Krups USA

Krups EA82 Espressaria Full Automatic Espresso and Coffee Machine

 

Whirlpool Corporation

KitchenAid ProLine 2-Slice Toaster

 

Countertop Food Prep Appliances

 

Beaba

Beaba BabyCook Pro2X Baby Food Maker

 

Beaba

Beaba BabyCook Pro Baby Food Maker

 

Bodum

Bistro Stand Mixer

 

Calphalon

Calphalon XL Blender

 

Smith's Consumer Products

Edgeware Angle Adjust Electric Knife Sharpener

 

Countertop Kitchenware

 

Escali Scales

Taso Mixing Bowl Scale

 

Joseph Joseph

Triscale Kitchen Scale

 

Pollen Design

Prepara Dry Dock Dish Mat

 

Silikomart srl

Coverflex Flexible Universal Lid

 

Simple Wave LLC

Calibowl Non-spill, 5-piece Iconic Mixing Bowl Set

 

Cutlery & Cutting Tools

 

Calphalon

Calphalon Precision Series Cutlery

 

DKB Household USA

FastCut Herb Tool

 

Kyocera Advanced Ceramics

Kyocera Limited LTD Cutlery Series 6

 

OXO International

3-in-1 Avocado Slicer

 

World Kitchen, LLC

Chicago Cutlery DesignPro Knife Set

 

Floor Care & Cleaning Appliances

 

Dyson, Inc.

DC44 Animal

 

Electrolux Small Appliances North America

Electrolux Precision Brushroll Clean

 

Oreck

Oreck Magnesium RS

 

Oreck

Oreck VersaVac

 

Rowenta

Rowenta Delta Force Stick Vac

 

Gadgets & Kitchen Tools

 

Smith's Consumer Products

Better Zester

 

Lifetime Brands, Inc.

Savora Garlic Press

 

OXO International

OXO Twisting Tea Ball

 

Roland Products, Inc.

Drosselmeyer Caretta Shellfish Pliers

 

Swissmar Inc.

Swiss Curve Peeler

 

Home & Outdoor Décor

 

Handy Home Products Inc.

The GLOWr Way-finding Illuminating Disks

 

Lava Lite LLC

14.5-inch Tornado Lava Lamp

 

PIC Corporation

Twist-It Mosquito Repeller

 

Simpla, Inc.

Focus Beam Lamp

 

Z-Line Designs

Triana Workstation

 

Home Environment Appliances

 

Blueair

Blueair Sense Air Cleaner

 

Envion

Therapure 540 Air Cleaner

 

HoMedics

Brethe Air Cleaner

 

Swizz Style

Jasmine Aroma Diffuser

 

Winix Inc.

Winix Signature Series Air Cleaner

 

Home Organization, Laundry Care & Non-Electric Cleaning

 

Casabella

Quick Scrub Double Sided Microfiber Spray Mop

 

F&M Tool and Plastics, Inc.

Bella Storage Solution 70-Quart Underbed Locking Hinged Lid w/360° Swivel Wheel

 

Leifheit International USA

Linomatic 400 Deluxe Retractable Clothesline

 

OXO International

Compact Dustpan and Brush Set

 

Simplehuman

Simplehuman Semi-Round Sensor Can

Personal, Health & Garment Care

 

Leifheit International USA

Soehnle Steel Elegance Scale

 

Panasonic

Panasonic Arc3 Men's Wet/Dry Shaver

 

Rowenta 

Rowenta Eco-Intelligence Steam Iron

 

Verilux, Inc.

HappyLight Liberty Energy Lamp

 

Violight

Rockee Toothbrush

 

Tableware, Serveware & Beverageware

 

Cork Pops

VinOice Wine Chiller & Pourer

 

Fusionbrands

ServeItUp Porcelain Serving Stand

 

PMI

Flip & Sip 12-Ounce Vacuum Mug

 

Host Studios

The Twist Adjustable Aerator

 

Zak Designs

Non-Skid Gallery Trays

 

2013 Green House Award Finalists

 

Alfay Designs

Mighty Mug

 

Blueair

Blueair Sense Air Cleaner

 

Component Design Northwest

Solar Thermometer (DTS392)

 

Rowenta 

Rowenta Eco-Intelligence Steam Iron

 

Simple Wave LLC

Calibowl Non-spill, 5-piece Iconic Mixing Bowl Set