Best of NeoCon leading products from Momentum, Haworth, Isomi, nienkämper & Tuuci exhibit innovation and exceptional design
Widely regarded as the leading awards program for the commercial interior design industry, the Best of NeoCon honors solutions that exhibit unparalleled innovation and exceptional design. The 2024 Best of NeoCon winners were unveiled on June 10th at the morning gathering that kicks off the three-day NeoCon show.
This year, 126 awards were bestowed upon products in 50 categories for Gold, Silver, Sustainability, Innovation, Business Impact, and the coveted Best of Competition. The winners were selected by a group of 53 architects, designers, specifiers, enterprise clients, facility managers, and top business media (full list of jurors here) who judged the products on-site at THE MART in Chicago over the weekend prior to the show.
2024 Best of Competition
This year, Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering’s colorful collaboration with British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori received the coveted distinction of Best of Competition — marking the first time a product in the Wall Treatments and Textiles categories took home the top honors. Besting 100 other award-winning products, the four remaining Best of Competition finalists include nienkämper for Vox® Community, Isomi for Layer, Haworth for Poltrona Frau Squash armchair, and Tuuci for Meritage Collection.
Demonstrating a commitment to innovation, many companies and products received multiple awards The four companies bringing home the most awards this year were Andreu World (9), Haworth (7), Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering (7) and Davis Furniture (7).
Having the opportunity to hear directly from the designer and manufacturer allows the jury to better understand the story behind these innovative products that are shaping the commercial market. It was truly an incredible experience.
Sherry Banaei, Partner + Creative Director, Studio Alliance and first-time Best of NeoCon juror
Best of NeoCon 2024 shines a spotlight on industry innovation. Manufacturers are finding ways to solve the market demand for collaborative, connective spaces, as well as furniture to improve hybrid, remote working. Products like case goods and furniture systems are becoming more scalable for flexibility and adaptability. Bold and happy colors are gaining in prevalence as workplaces become more relaxed and inviting to encourage employee recruitment and retention. An emphasis on designing for neurodiversity was also evident as manufacturers presented inspiring solutions for the workplace, education, and healthcare environments that promote well-being and productivity for all.
Eileen McMorrow, Best of NeoCon Director
The 2024 Best of NeoCon winners participated in a vigorous judging process and earned the attention of the industry. The following list of winning products will make a worthy addition to any facility.
BEST OF COMPETITION
- Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering for Yinka Ilori x Momentum
BEST OF COMPETITION FINALISTS
- nienkämper for Vox Community
- Isomi for Layer
- Haworth for Poltrona Frau Squash armchair
- Tuuci for Meritage Collection
ACOUSTICS & PRIVACY
Acoustic Solutions
- GOLD: Zintra for Mesh Baffles
- SILVER: Zintra for 2024 New Colors
Panels / Partitions / Screens / Space Dividers
- GOLD: MIO Culture for Hangout Acoustic Room Divider
- SILVER: Schiavello for Focus Booths
Work Pods
- GOLD: Schiavello for Focus Quiet Rooms Gen 2
- SILVER: bubl for bubl
FLOORING
Carpet: Area Rugs
- GOLD: Shaw Contract for Awaken
Carpet: Broadloom
- GOLD: Shaw Contract for Awaken
- SILVER: Mannington Commercial for Liminal Space
Carpet: Modular
- GOLD: Shaw Contract for Texture Study
- SILVER: Patcraft for Lithic Soft Surface
Hard Surface Flooring: Natural Materials & Specialty
- GOLD: Shaw Contract for Art + Science
- SILVER: HMTX Industries for Frankie
Hard Surface Flooring: Vinyl / LVT
- GOLD: Bjelin for Woodura
- SILVER: Patcraft for Lithic Hard Surface
FURNITURE
Benching
- SILVER: Watson Furniture Group for Edison Workbench
Case Goods/Desks
- GOLD: Decca Contract for CLOAK
- SILVER: OFS for Ally
Collections for Collaboration
- GOLD: nienkamper for Vox Community
- SILVER: DARRAN Furniture for Liaison
Conference Room Furniture
- GOLD: HALCON for FREYA
- SILVER: KI for Tributaire Collection
Education Solutions
- SILVER: Senator for Contour
Furniture Systems
- GOLD: Isomi for Layer
- SILVER: Watson Furniture Group for Edison Workbench
Lounge Furniture Collections
- GOLD: Davis Furniture for Arcular
- SILVER: OFS for Blush
Seating: Benches
- GOLD: Andreu World for Axial
- SILVER: Dauphin for Bevva
Seating: Conference
- GOLD: SitOnIt Seating for Sephen
- SILVER: Davis Furniture for Ottanna
Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task
- GOLD: Haworth for Breck
- SILVER: Okamura for Specere
Seating: Guest
- GOLD: SitOnIt Seating for Clova
- SILVER: Keilhauer for Dais
Seating: Modular
- GOLD: Andreu World for Axial
- SILVER: Carolina, an OFS Company for Elara
Seating: Sofas & Lounge
- GOLD: Haworth for Poltrona Frau Squash armhair
- SILVER: NaughtOne for Percy Lounge Chair
Seating: Stacking
- GOLD: via seating for All-Ways
- SILVER: Davis Furniture for Gene
Seating: Stools
- GOLD: Andreu World for Flex Armchair Stool
- SILVER: Davis Furniture for Tile
Storage
- GOLD: HALCON for FREYA
- SILVER: Davis Furniture for Vida Shelving
Tables: Café
- GOLD: Andreu World for Bolete Café
- SILVER: Mantra Inspired Furniture for Unity Table Collection
Tables: Communal
- GOLD: Davis Furniture for Turme
Tables: Conference
- GOLD: HALCON for FREYA
Tables: Height-Adjustable
- GOLD: 2WFX by SurfaceWorks for Woody
- SILVER: AMQ for Cluvo
Tables: Occasional
- GOLD: Bernhardt Design for Ice
- SILVER: Andreu World for Brezal Occasional Table
Tables: Task
- GOLD: Enwork by Quantum
- SILVER: KI for Tributaire Collection
WORKPLACE ACCESSORIES
- GOLD: Davis Furniture for UpToo
- SILVER: Gymba for Gymba Board
HEALTHCARE
Healthcare: Flooring
- SILVER: Patcraft for ReMaterial
Healthcare: Guest & Lounge Seating
- GOLD: Keilhauer for Dais
- SILVER: Carolina, an OFS Company for Elara
Healthcare: Textiles
- GOLD: Stinson for Natural Attraction
- SILVER: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering for Light Collection
INTERIOR PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
Architectural Products
- GOLD: ECONYL® by Aquafil for TOCCO Collection by pba
- SILVER: Bobrick Washroom Equipment for Fino Collection
Demountable Walls
- SILVER: ALUR for Duo Motion
Surfacing Materials & Finishes
- GOLD: Zintra for Zintra Premium Materials
- SILVER: Garden on the Wall for Immersive Biophilic Garden
Wall Treatments
- GOLD: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering for Yinka Ilori x Momentum
- SILVER: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering for Circon
LIGHTING
Decorative
- GOLD: Haworth for Cassina Galaxy
- SILVER: Haworth for Pantaya
Task
- Gold: Focal Point for Tazo
- SILVER: Koncept for Combi Table Lamp
OUTDOOR
Furniture: Seating
- GOLD: Tuuci for Meritage Collection
- SILVER: Andreu World for Afuera
Furniture: Tables
- GOLD: Andreu World for Brezal Occasional Table
- SILVER: Pavilion for Lirio
Shade & Structures
- SILVER: Tuuci for Ocean Master MAX Solanox
TECHNOLOGY
Accessories & Support Devices
- GOLD: HAT Collective for E5
- SILVER: ClearSpace Design for SmartDock
Integrated Solutions
- GOLD: bubl for bubl
- SILVER: Steelcase for Ocular View
TEXTILES
Performance & Specialty
- SILVER: Concertex for Idyllic Collection
Upholstery
- GOLD: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering for Yinka Ilori x Momentum
- SILVER: Mayer Fabrics for Botanique Collection
INNOVATION AWARDS
- Acoustic Solutions: Slalom for Bloom
- Work Pods: bubl for bubl
- Furniture Collections for Collaboration: Ghent, a GMi Company for GRVT
- Seating: Conference: OM Seating for OM5
- Seating: Guest: Stylex for Anla
- Seating: Modular: Steelcase for Coalesse Ensemble
- Seating: Sofas & Lounge: Boss Design for Frida Lounge & Work
- Seating: Sofas & Lounge: Haworth for Wyn
- Seating: Stacking: 9to5 Seating for HÅG Celi
- Tables: Height-Adjustable: Qidong Vision Mounts for V-Mounts Quattro
- Tables: Task: Enwork for Quantum
- Architectural Products: ECONYL by Aquafil for TOCCO Collection by pba
- Outdoor Furniture: Seating: Nardi for MAXIMO
- Outdoor Furniture: Tables: Extremis for AMAi
- Technology: Integrated Solutions: Ojmar US for OTS20 Batteryless
SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS
- Furniture, Seating: Guest: Andreu World for Bolete Collection
- Furniture, Tables: Communal: Andreu World Bolete Collection
- Furniture, Tables: Café: Mantra Inspired Furniture for Unity Table Collection
- Furniture, Tables: Occasional: Mantra Inspired Furniture for Unity Table Collection
- Carpet: Modular: Shaw Contract for Texture Study
- Seating: Sofas & Lounge: Allermuir for Sofa 01
- Furniture Collections for Collaboration: Global Furniture Group for Collaborative Spaces
- Textiles: Upholstery: Stinson for Sea Change
- Furniture Systems: Watson Furniture Group for Edison Workbench
- Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task: Haworth for Breck
- Seating: Stacking: 9to5 Seating for HÅG Celi
- Seating: Conference: 9to5 Seating for HÅG Tion
- Technology, Integrated Solutions: Ojmar US for OTS20 Batteryless
- Healthcare Guest & Lounge Seating: Keilhauer for Dais
- Seating Modular: Isomi for Tejo
BUSINESS IMPACT WINNERS
- Furniture Systems: Watson Furniture Group for Edison Workbench
- Tables: Communal: Howe for Folding Services Table
- Furniture Collections for Collaboration: nienkämper for Vox Community
- Furniture Collections for Collaboration: Stylex for Ambi
- Acoustics & Privacy, Work Pods: Silen OÜ for Silen Space 1.5
- Architectural Products: Haworth for 4SPACE Fronts
- Wall Treatments: Momentum Textiles & Wallcovering for Circon
- Tables: Café: Mantra Inspired Furniture for Unity Table Collection
- Work Pods: Framery for Smart Pod Product Family
- Case Goods/Desks: OFS for Ally
BUSINESS IMPACT HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Acoustics & Privacy: Work Pods: KI for Infinity from KI
- Tables: Height-Adjustable: Flexispot for E7C Height-Adjustable Desk Frame with Power Cord
- Furniture Collections for Collaboration: Ghent for GRVT
- Seating: Ergonomic Desk/Task: Oyster Wellness for Oyster Wellness Seat
- Acoustics & Privacy: Panels/Partitions/Screens/ Space Dividers: Garden on the Wall for Immersive Biophilic Garden
- Technology: Integrated Solutions: Schiavello for Nexus
- Storage: Steelcase for Work Valet
- Lounge Furniture Collections: Scandinavian Spaces for BOB Biz
- Demountable Walls: ALUR for Duo Motion
- Acoustics & Privacy: Panels/Partitions/Screens/Space Dividers: func. For Cooee Collaboration Whiteboard & Wallboard
- Seating: Modular: DARRAN for The Plus Collection
View all of the above 2024 Best of NeoCon winners with images and descriptions or see the complete 2024 Best of NeoCon Gallery of Entrants and Winners, sortable, on the NeoCon website.