Jan 15

Jan 15 And the Award Goes To......

We are all dressed up and ready for the red carpet industry awards event of the year, the 31st annual ARTS Awards! It is always a night to remember with fun conversation, great food, and a star studded cast of hosts and presenters.

Left to Right: John Haynes, Carson Kressley, Colleen Daly, Jody Ossman, Thom Filicia & Brian Berk

This year’s event was hosted by Carson Kressley and Thom Filicia, so you can imagine the laughs we had throughout the evening.

Carson Kressley & Thom Filicia, photo: Accessory Resource Team Facebook Page

Jane Seymour presented Michael Amini with the Academy of Achievement Award.

Jane Seymour awards Michael Amini with the Academy of Achievement Award photo: Accessory Resource Team Facebook Page — Jane Seymour awards Michael Amini with the Academy of Achievement Award
photo: Accessory Resource Team Facebook Page

As the evening progressed and more finalists were bestowed with awards, we were getting excited for the announcement of the Home Decor category, the one we were a finalist in. Finally the category is called. The competition was fierce, A&B Home, John-Richard, Park Hill Collection, & Zodax were also nominated in the category. See the full list of winners here: 31st ARTS Award Winners >

But then….it happened….THE HOWARD ELLIOTT COLLECTION was announced the winner!! Cheers and hugs went around the table and the room. This is the 4th year that we have been a finalist, a fact that president, Brian Berk made known in his fantastic speech.

Brian Berk accepts the ARTS Award, photo: Accessory Resource Team Facebook Page

“as he pulls out a hand full of cards, “ I have my speech from 2016......2017......2018.......””

Brian Berk pulls out past years speeches, Photo Furniture Lighting Decor Instagram Page

It has been a journey, and we couldn’t have received the award at a more perfect time. It feels great to be recognized by our peers in the industry and as Brian mentioned in his speech, we couldn’t have done it without the dedicated team we have working behind the scenes, nor without our fellow manufacturers constantly pushing us to be different and to be better.