February 23, 2022

Several brands and manufacturers have been recognized with a variety of industry awards, including Dometic, Dura Supreme and Americh.

Dometic’s MoBar 550 has been awarded a 2021 GOOD DESIGN Award presented by the Chicago Athenaeum for its innovation and design excellence.

Founded in Chicago in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and Charles and Ray Eames, GOOD DESIGN remains the oldest and one of the world’s most recognized programs for global design excellence. In 2021, The Chicago Athenaeum received a record number of submissions from manufacturing and industrial and graphic design firms representing the best of design. Dometic’s MoBar 550 was chosen in the 2021class of best consumer design with superior and unparalleled function. 

“We are thrilled to see MoBar 550 acknowledged by such an industry-leading program for global design,” said Juan Vargues, president and CEO of Dometic. 

Houzz Inc. awarded Dura Supreme Cabinetry “Best Of Houzz” for the 10th year in a row. This year, Dura Supreme Cabinetry, a manufacturer of semi-custom and custom cabinetry, was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.7 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Dura Supreme received “Best of” in both “Customer Service” and “Design” accompanied by Houzz’s “Recommended” and “Influencer” awards. 

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually in three main categories: Customer Service, Design and Photography. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro’s overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2021. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award. 

Dura Supreme was also recognized with the elite “Recommended” and “Influencer” badge awards. The “Recommended” badge is awarded periodically to only the top-rated professionals from Houzz’s online community of more than 1 million Houzz professional profiles. The “Influencer” badge is only given to the professionals whose advice and knowledgeable posts are the most appreciated by the Houzz community. 

Americh has received the 30 Most Innovative Product award, presented by Beautiful Kitchens & Baths by Better Homes & Gardens, for its new Valerie bathtub, which features a spacious, rounded and contemporary design with integrated arm and footrests. Valerie’s integrated design creates a convenient and relaxing effect with a double pair of armrests. Valerie is constructed of long-lasting and durable acrylic that provides a non-porous surface for easy cleaning and sanitizing and an enduring brilliance that will stand the test of time without fading. 

“We are excited to have received this award again from such a well-respected publication,” said Kim Frechette, national sales manager for Americh. “We always strive to raise the bar on custom bathing solutions tailored to the user experience, and the armrests that are integrated into the Valerie tub are a convenient and relaxing solution.”