Milwaukee Tool has been named a finalist for the Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Grand Award in the Mega Category (1,000+ employees).

The Aurena Collection, designed by Antonio Citterio for Duravit, was honored with a prestigious GOOD DESIGN Award in the Bath & Accessories category.

The awards were presented in conjunction with the 2026 International Builders’ Show.

The HVAC Tactical Awards recognizes individuals who elevate the industry through master-level craftsmanship, teaching and servitude. 

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. 

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

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

The National Kitchen & Bath Association kicked off KBIS on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, with the highly anticipated NKBA Design + Industry Awards gala at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Florida. 

Up to $5,000 in scholarship monies may be awarded to qualified applicants, and recipients will be announced in July 2026.

Based in Kent, Washington, the agency earns this honor through its leadership in new-product sales, overall territory growth and gross margin performance.