The KBB Product Awards honor manufacturers for superior products that fulfill the following criteria: meeting market need, technological advancement, aesthetic merit and innovation. If you are a manufacturer that has unveiled a new kitchen or bath product between April 2, 2025 and July 2, 2026, that has not been previously entered, you’re eligible to enter the 2026 KBB Product Awards. It is an independently judged awards program recognizing superior products, and it is optional to participate.
Categories:
- Air Quality (examples include, but are not limited to, ventilation, purifiers, fans)
- Bath & Kitchen Accessories (examples include, but are not limited to, towel bars, mirrors, soap dispensers
- Bath & Kitchen Faucets
- Bath & Kitchen Sinks
- Bath Storage & Furniture (examples include, but are not limited to, vanities, shelving, seating, medicine cabinets)
- Cooking Appliances
- Countertops
- Decorative Hardware
- Dishwashers (can also include dishwasher drawers)
- Flooring & Flooring Components
- Functional & Storage Hardware
- Kitchen Cabinetry
- Laundry Products (examples include, but are not limited to, appliances, storage, plumbing fixtures)
- Lighting (examples include, but are not limited to, task, smart, recessed, decorative)
- Luxury Products (examples include, but are not limited to, cold-plunge tubs, workstation sinks, custom cabinets)
- Outdoor Offerings (examples include but are not limited to furniture, appliances and storage, showers, lighting)
- Refrigeration
- Shower Components (examples include, but are not limited to, showerheads, benches, drains)
- Smart Innovations (examples include, but are not limited to, connected fixtures, lighting and appliances)
- Sustainable Offerings (examples include, but are not limited to, low-flow fixtures, products made with recyclable materials, energy-saving appliances)
- Toilets
- Tubs
- Wallcoverings
- Water Quality (examples include, but are not limited to, water filtration, all-in-one tap, water-filling station)
- Wellness Products (examples include, but are not limited to, bathing therapies, low-VOC cabinets, refrigeration with preservation)
Timeline
The Product Awards will open at 8:00 a.m. EST on April 2, 2026, and will end July 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Fees
The early-bird competition fee is $425 per entry/product through April 30, 2026. Simply complete, finalize and pay for your entry by April 30 and save $150 off the regular entry fee.
The regular submission fee is $575 per entry/product from May 1 through July 2, 2026. During that time, you can start your entry, and then you will have until July 2, 2026, to complete, finalize and pay for your entry. Each product must have its own entry form. No refunds of entry fees will be issued.
Submit Your Product
Step 1. Log in
To access the entry form, you must first create an account or log in. Later, once you've started uploading your information, you can save your work and log back in when you are ready to complete your application.
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Step 2. Read and certify the Rules and Entry Details page before getting started with your entry.
Step 3. Complete your profile information in your application. You will need to add the entrant's contact information, the official name of your product and select the awards category for your product.
Step 4. Complete and finalize your application. You will need to include information about your product, such as its description, the date the product was introduced and how the product is innovative. You should also upload up to 2-5 images of the product.
Step 5. Pay for your entry.