ICON HONORS, the home and gift industry’s awards program, is now accepting entries for its 2017 competition. “ICON HONORS marks the extraordinary achievements of those who dare to reach beyond ordinary circumstances and conditions,” says Jeffrey L. Portman Sr., vice chairman, president and chief operating officer of AmericasMart Atlanta and ICON HONORS founding partner. “Year after year, ICON HONORS gives voice to the dreamers, creators, achievers and change-makers who give the home and gift industry purpose and hope for the future. That is its mission and essential contribution to the industry we love.”
The four categories include Innovation, Contribution, Branding and Achievement:
INNOVATION
Technology Innovations: Marketing; Networking; Selling
Product Innovations: New Products; Redesigned Products; Licensed Products
Packaging Innovations: New Designs; New Material; Eco-Friendly
CONTRIBUTION
Community Influence: Business Development; Outreach
Industry Influence: Leadership; Cause-Related Product
BRANDING
Brand Identity Development: Brand Launch; Brand Continuity; Rebranding
ACHIEVEMENT
New Achiever
Career Achiever
Submissions are being accepted until March 13, 2017.
