Twelve products earned global honors Tuesday night at the 2026 International Housewares Association’s Global Innovation Awards (gia) gala.
The global honorees, selected from 60 finalists, were judged by a panel of industry experts and news media. The finalists and global honorees are on display during The Inspired Home Show in an exhibit in the Hall of Global Product Design in the Grand Concourse Lobby of the North Building.
| Company | Name | Product Category |
| Brabantia USA | Steam & Ironing Board D, 135 x 45cm | Bath + Personal Care |
| Gleener Inc. | Swift Plus | Cleaning |
| Brod & Taylor | Bread Proofing Bannetons | Cook + Bakeware |
| Cribsi Inc | Luna Lantern | Home Décor + Gifts |
| Deli, Inc. | Stacking Tool Organizer | Home Organization + Storage |
| Dreo | TurboCool Misting Fan 765S | Household + Home Electrics |
| Jura Inc. | Jura C9 Piano Inox | Kitchen Electrics |
| DK Household Brands Corp. | Susi 4 Garlic Press (pictured above) | Kitchen Hand Tools + Cutlery |
| Prepara | Berry Pod | Kitchenware |
| Bluevua.com | Ropot R/O Water Purifier for Travel | Luggage, Travel Goods + Accessories |
| PawsPik | CeramiFlow Ceramic Battery-Operated Pet Water Fountain | Pet Products |
| Vacane Home Concepts, Inc. | Bento Box Large | Tabletop |
“We’re pleased to recognize these innovative brands and offer another platform to elevate outstanding new products for the home,” said Derek Miller, IHA president & CEO. “We know that consumers today are craving innovative solutions, while also injecting connection, joy and wellness into their daily lives.”
Entries were judged by an independent panel of industry experts, which included designers, retailers and buyers from Arizona State University, Artichoke, Cook’s Warehouse, Cunningham Designs, Friedman Design, HTI Buying Group, In the Kitchen, Lekka Retail, Leon & Lulu, National Building Museum, Pampered Chef, Quality Products, RLD Intl, Sign of the Bear, and Volume Studios LLC.
The panel selected five finalists in each of the 12 categories after an initial round of judging in February. These finalists were then evaluated in a second round of judging earlier this week to determine each of the Global Honorees.
