What an incredible night! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our members and the home fashions community, the HFPA Home Excellence Awards at the Harvard Club was a resounding success! The energy was palpable as we proudly celebrated the talented students from FIT and Thomas Jefferson University, who are pursuing studies in Home Products Development and Textile/Surface Design. We also recognized four industry honorees for their success and innovation in the industry.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible through their generous sponsorships, donations, in-kind support, individual ticket purchases, and raffle ticket contributions.
Check out the full photo album of this unforgettable evening here!
Learn more about our honorees and sponsors below!
2024 Home Excellence Awards Recipients
Industry Ally: Evan Margolin, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
Evan has been awarded the Home Excellence Award for a company allied to the home textiles industry for its support of or impact on the soft home industry. His exceptional efforts in helping dozens of former 295 Fifth Avenue tenants relocate to new spaces along 5th Avenue after the conversion of the former Textiles Building into a luxury office space have been instrumental.
Individual Supplier: Lance Ruttenberg and Blake Ruttenberg of American Textile Company
Lance is President/CEO of the company. Blake is EVP of the company and President of its AmeriFill division. The award acknowledges American Textile Company’s vision and culture of innovation. “We never stand still,” said Lance Ruttenberg, President and CEO. Those simple words describe a culture that will drive continued growth of the business, the people, and the community efforts of American Textile Company.
Individual Merchant: Cynthia Castillo of The Home Depot
Cynthia began her career with the home improvement giant as a sales associate and steadily moved up the ladder at the store level. She became a merchant at the company’s Exo Design Center, then moved into a similar role at the parent company. Her concentration as a merchant has focused on flooring and related services; she also has overseen merchandising for custom window, décor and paint.
Home Textile Supplier or Manufacturer: Indo Count
Indo Count is presented with the award for a home textiles supplier or manufacturer demonstrating excellence in expanding their business. They were the 4th largest supplier to the U.S. market in 2023 with an estimated volume of $504 million. Indo Count Industries originally planted its flag in North America as a go-to source for sheets. In the years since, it has grown both organically by expanding into new product categories as well as through acquisition.
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