Deadline for Showroom of the Year Awards Is March 31

You know that you have a great lighting showroom, now is your opportunity to let everyone in the industry see the hard work that you and your staff have put into your business — but you need to fill out the Showroom of the Year submission form asap. The deadline to enter is March 31.

Dallas Market Center (DMC) has announced the call for entries in the 16^th Annual Showroom of the Year Awards, the popular awards program set to take place during the June 18-21 Lightovation show. This event, which is now held in partnership with veteran lighting editor Linda Longo, honors exceptional independent lighting retailers across North America.

“I am excited to be involved in the Showroom of the Year Awards because I appreciate what the competition, along with Dallas Market Center’s support, means to the lighting showroom community,” said Longo. “Lighting stores play an important role in customers’ enjoyment of their homes, and this program provides public recognition of their dedication to fulfilling that need.”

The Showroom of the Year Awards are judged on several criteria, including merchandising display, marketing and advertising, customer service and engagement, employee education and motivation, and community involvement. Finalists will be named in categories based on dollar volume, with a winning Showroom of the Year in each category. All finalists are also eligible for three specialty awards: Outstanding Merchandising Display, Exceptional Community Involvement, and Social Media Star.

Any independent lighting retailer in North America is eligible for these awards, and anyone in the industry may nominate a store. Retailers are also encouraged to enter their own business. All nominations and entries must be submitted by March 31,and both forms are available at www.dallasmarketcenter.com/soty.  

Winners will be announced during the summer 2025 edition of Lightovation show at a special Showroom of the Year award ceremony open to all Lightovation attendees. Follow the hashtag #SOTYAwards on social media for the latest updates.

To make plans for upcoming markets, visit the Dallas Market Center website and download the Dallas Market Center and Lightovation apps. Also, keep up-to-date on all information by visiting Dallas Market Center on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and the DMC Blog.