Howard Elliott Starts Season 10 of Design Contest

Winning projects will be featured in the Howard Elliott showroom during High Point Market.

The Howard Elliott Collection is celebrating the 10th season of its annual Show Us Your Howard Elliott design contest, inviting designers, retailers, showroom teams, hospitality professionals, and other industry partners to submit projects featuring Howard Elliott products.

Created as a way to celebrate customer creativity and strengthen partnerships, the contest showcases the many ways Howard Elliott products are used in residential, retail, showroom, and hospitality environments.

“We are always inspired by seeing how our customers bring Howard Elliott products into their own spaces and projects,” said Brian Berk, president & owner of Howard Elliott. “Reaching season 10 makes this year especially exciting, and we look forward to recognizing the creativity of our partners both online and at High Point Market.”

Entries may include design projects, showroom displays, retail spaces, hospitality installations, and other environments featuring Howard Elliott products.

Submissions must be received by October 9. Entrants should email project photos and details to bcassidy@howardelliott.com with “Design Contest” in the subject line.

Season 10 Prizes

First Place: $250 American Express Gift Card
Runner-Up: $100 Howard Elliott Credit

The winners will be announced on October 17 during High Point Market. Images from the winning projects will also be displayed throughout the Howard Elliott showroom during Market, giving attendees an opportunity to view and celebrate the selected designs.

Season 10 Judging Panel

This year’s entries will be reviewed by three home furnishings and creative-industry professionals:

Whitney Atkinson, founder, CEO & inventor of WUGS and Willows, brings an entrepreneurial and product-development perspective to the judging panel.

Serena Martin, CEO & marketing maven of 24/7 Creative Agency, brings expertise in marketing, visual storytelling, branding, and creative strategy.

Jodi Probst, merchandising director of Furniture First National Buying Group, brings extensive experience in home furnishings, retail merchandising, and the products and trends shaping today’s marketplace.

In addition to contest recognition and prizes, submitted projects may be featured across Howard Elliott’s social media and marketing channels. The program provides an opportunity for Howard Elliott to highlight the work of its customers while creating additional cross-promotional exposure for designers, retailers, and other industry partners.

The Show Us Your Howard Elliott Design Contest reflects the company’s focus on partnership and its commitment to celebrating the creativity of the professionals who specify, sell, display, and incorporate Howard Elliott products into their work.

To enter, email project photos and details to bcassidy@howardelliott.com with “Design Contest” in the subject line.

Entry Deadline: October 9
Winners Announced: October 17 at High Point Market

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