As the highest honor bestowed by the Awards for Design Excellence, the award honors standout achievements in product innovation, function and aesthetics across the architecture and design industry. 

Nearly 75,000 registrants filled the exhibit halls of the Orange County Convention Center as NAHB hosted the IBS, the largest annual light construction show in the world, Feb. 17-19.

KBIS concluded its 2026 edition following three days of product introductions, demonstrations, networking, and educational programming held Feb. 17–19 at the Orange County Convention Center.

The awards were presented during a ceremony held on the final day of the show.

With a plumbing career spanning 44 years, Massey is an ideal representative for Blue Monster products as he pursues his passion for fishing as a professional fisherman.

Launched Dec. 13, 2025, in partnership with industry collaborator MOD X, the initiative aims to deliver a pilot-ready program specification by the end of 2026.

The award recognizes standout bathroom design that elevates form, function and visual impact.

The event will be held in the UK for the first time since 1990.

The plan was adopted during the 2026 ASHRAE Winter Conference in Las Vegas.

The honor reflects a simple reality: building the industry’s future requires action, and Angie Simon has delivered it.