Home Excellence Awards
Harvard Club of New York City
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5:30-7:30pm
The Home Fashions Product Association (HFPA) and Home Textiles Today (HTT) are collaborating to co-host a special evening event at the Harvard Club of New York City on Wednesday, September 16.
The event will support the HFPA Foundation’s scholarship program, which benefits students enrolled in Textile Surface Design (TSD) and Home Products Development (HPD) programs at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Thomas Jefferson University (TJU).
The evening will also celebrate the annual Home Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding companies and individuals across both the retail and wholesale sides of the home furnishings industry.
Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, networking, introductions to students from FIT and TJU’s home fashions programs, and the presentation of this year’s Home Excellence Award honorees.
Registration
Registration is now open. Secure your spot today and take advantage of Early Bird pricing by registering on or before August 31st. Standard registration rates will take effect beginning September 1st, so don’t miss this opportunity to save.
Registration Types
- General Admission: $250 (+$7.78 fees)*
- Donate a Ticket to a Student: $200 (+$6.29 fees)*
*Early Bird pricing valid until August 31st.
Harvard Club of New York City
Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the Harvard Club of New York City offers a sophisticated boutique hotel experience just steps from iconic New York City attractions, including the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, and Times Square.
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Please note: You will need to sign in/sign up to the HFPA Portal to make a donation. Find more on setting up an account here.Â
2026 Home Excellence Award Recipients
2026 Home Excellence Award for an Individual Merchant
Bruce McKee, Sr. Director for Domestics at Sam’s Club
2026 Behind the Seams Award
Earthbound Brands
Home Excellence Awards Event Sponsors
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Thank you for your interest in our HFPA/HTT Foundation Market Gala. We are truly honored by the overwhelming response—this year’s event is officially sold out, and unfortunately the Harvard Club is unable to accommodate walk-ins. We hope you’ll plan to join us next year for what promises to be another unforgettable celebration!
*HFPA Members receive a discounted registration rate. Please email [email protected] for the discount code.
The Home Fashions Product Association (HFPA) and Home Textiles Today (HTT) are collaborating to co-host a special event at the Harvard Club of New York City on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The HFPA Foundation will use the event to raise funds for its scholarship program, which supports students enrolled in Textile Surface Design (TSD) and Home Products Development (HPD) departments at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Thomas Jefferson University (TJU).
The event is also a celebration of the annual Home Excellence Awards. This year’s awards will honor companies and individuals on both the retail and wholesale sides of the industry. Past recipients have included Bloomingdale’s, Big Lots, Boll & Branch, Casper, Malouf, Revman, Trident, Pegasus, Wayfair, Welspun, and WestPoint Home.
The two-hour evening event will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, introductions to students from TJU and FIT’s home fashions programs, and the presentation of the 2025 Home Excellence Award honorees.
All proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the HFPA Foundation’s scholarship fund.
2025 Home Excellence Awards Recipients
The Home Excellence Award for Retail Company
The Home Excellence Award for Supplier Company
The Home Excellence Award for Positive Impact on the Industry
The Home Excellence Award for Brand Leadership
Carolyn D’Angelo
The Home Excellence Award for Individual Merchant​
April Toole
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Pearl Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
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