Atlanta Market has presented Best Booth Awards to six of its 1,400+ temporary exhibitors in recognition of exceptional merchandising and visual innovation, with etúHOME receiving a special "Best of Show" distinction. The Winter 2025 temporary exhibits run through Sunday, January 19, 2025, at AmericasMart Atlanta.
"The recipients of this Winter's Best Booth Awards demonstrate an outstanding commitment to merchandising at the Atlanta Market," said Dorothy Belshaw, ANDMORE℠ president. "These six winners have set new standards for creativity and excellence in market displays and branding."
Buyers will be able to select one of the six Best Booth Award winners as a "People's Choice" winner via social media voting on the @AmericasMartATL Instagram through Saturday, January 18.
Winter 2025 Atlanta Market Best Booth Awards winners follow:
Best of Show: etúHOME, 1-217
Presentation is everything, and this booth represents the best parts of every category. It presents various products, brands, and their company in unique and compelling ways.
Best Product Merchandising: Fairhaven Circle, 2-309
A sales-oriented display that successfully showcases and cross-merchandises product lines and their features to promote sales. All elements of visual merchandising – lighting, signage, product display – are employed for greatest impact.
Best Branding Display: Hop Up Shop by Hunt Slonem, 1-309
Distinct and memorable branding that successfully communicates company brand through signage and other elements throughout the booth.
Best Interactive Elements: Oak & Vale, 2-422
The booth captivates buyers' attention and prompts them to engage with various product displays, encouraging hands-on experiences with the product lines.
Best Use of Color: Granado NYC, 3-2508
Every color palette is unique, but not all catches the eye of busy buyers. This booth uses color to elevate their products and unique brands, integrating different tones and hues throughout the booth display.
Best Storytelling: Varnish Collection, 1-813
This booth clearly tells a captivating story of the product(s) and company, and its narrative-driven approach attracts customers, prompting them to engage with products and hear their unique brand stories.
Judging for the third consecutive Atlanta Market, Rob Pearce of Rob Pearce Designs, considered merchandising, story-telling, brand identity, color and interactivity in determining winners. Pearce is a veteran of the wholesale tradeshow design industry, offering services such as design planning, lighting, finish and material selection and more.
