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American Home Furnishings Hall Of Fame Foundation Calls For Nominations Through January 15

Nominations for the Class of 2026 for induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame are now open. 

12/5/2025
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Nominations for the Class of 2026 for induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, the industry’s most prestigious award, are now open. All members of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation are eligible to nominate and to second a nomination.

“We are often asked about the Induction process and how to submit the name of a worthy individual consideration.  This is it: complete the nomination form,” says Satya Tiwari, president of the Hall of Fame Board of Directors. “The Selection Committee welcomes input about worthy candidates that you know and respect.  It all starts with the form and they will take it from there.”

Nomination forms can be found online at www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com.

During an intensive four-month selection process, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee carefully considers an extensive list of individuals to determine who most exemplifies enduring excellence, superior accomplishments, innovation and creativity, and philanthropic generosity of their time, talents and resources. The final selection is determined by a points-based system, with ballots cast individually and online by each of the seven selection committee members.

To qualify for consideration, the individual must conduct business in the United States, have served in the industry for at least 15 years, have created a legacy as a positive influence and champion of the industry, and should have achieved the pinnacle of their careers and directionally trend to 60 years old. For posthumous nominations, the individual must have been deceased for at least 12 months prior to the date of the nomination.

Members may submit nominations by Jan. 15. Nomination forms and lists of current members, previous nominees and inductees are available on the Foundation website at www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com. Members may also obtain printed copies of the documents by calling 336.882.5900.

To submit a nomination, a re-nomination or a posthumous nomination, Foundation members are required to complete the Nomination Form found on the website at www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com. A print or a 300 dpi digital photo of the candidate must be enclosed. All nominations must be seconded, in writing, by another Foundation member.

The completed nomination package must be received by Jan. 15. 1, 2026. It may be emailed to Lestep@homefurnishingshalloffame.com or mailed to Lauren Estep, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., 311 South Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27260.

New inductees will be honored at the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Induction Celebration on Oct. 18 during the Fall High Point Market.

To join the Hall of Fame Foundation, please review the membership options on the website, or call the office at 336.882.5900. All contributions are tax deductible. Memberships may be secured through the website, www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com or checks are payable to American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, 311 South Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27260.
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