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36th ARTS Awards Recipients Announced

The industry’s highest honor recognized more than twenty companies and leaders, including John Feizy, who was awarded the Academy of Achievement Award.

1/11/2026
Thom Felicia and Carson Cressley at the Awards
The 36th ARTS Awards in Dallas was hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Cressley.

DALLAS -- Dallas Market Center and ART, the creative home furnishings network, announced the recipients of the 36th ARTS Awards at a gala event on Friday, January 9 at the Hilton Anatole hotel co-hosted by Thom Filicia and Carson Kressley.

In addition to category winners, with English Village Lane winning the area rug category, the Academy of Achievement honor was awarded to the late John Feizy, the HEARTS Award was presented to Heart on Main Street, and the Legendary Leadership Award honored the late Bill Winsor.

“Congratulations to this year’s ARTS Awards recipients and distinguished honorees,” said Cindy Morris, president and CEO of Dallas Market Center. Sharon Davis, executive director of ART, added, “It was a memorable evening celebrating and honoring those who continue to inspire the industry and shape its future.”

36th ARTS Awards Recipients

Special Awards

Academy of Achievement: John Feizy
Legendary Leadership: Bill Winsor
HEARTS Award: Heart on Main Street
Product Designer: Libby Langdon of Libby Langdon Interiors
Interior Designer: Eddie Maestri of Maestri Studio

Retail Store Categories

Home Accents
East: Bountiful Home by Jamie Merida - Easton, MD
West: Hunt & Bloom - Houston, TX

Lighting Showroom
East: Elements Lighting + Decor - Carle Place, NY
West: Nova Lighting - Orem, UT

Furniture Store: Michael Mitchell - Charleston, SC

Design Studio: Christopher Todd Living - Nashville, TN

Sales Representatives

East: Martha Graham - Martha Graham and Associates
West: Laura Fast - Ivystone

Manufacturer Categories

Green Award: Hubbardton Forge
Accent Furniture: Bernhardt Furniture
Area Rugs: English Village Lane
Home Accents: Uttermost
Home Textiles: D.V. Kap Home
Lamps: Pooky Lighting
Lighting Fixtures: Hubbardton Forge
Outdoor Living: Azzurro Living
Tabletop: Beatriz Ball
Wall Décor: Phillips Collection
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