99 Award Recipients Selected by Distinguished Jury HELM by HALCON Takes Top Honors as Best of Competition
NeoCon is pleased to reveal the winners of the 2022 edition of the prestigious Best of NeoCon Awards. Now in its 32nd year, the program annually attracts scores of groundbreaking product submissions from leading manufacturers in the commercial design industry. After an intensive in-person evaluation by an esteemed jury of influential architects, designers, specifiers, enterprise clients, and facility managers, HALCONâs HELM table won the ultimate honor of Best of Competition. A total of 99 awards in 52 categories were announced during a lively breakfast celebration this morning, Monday, June 13, at theMART. Industry dynamo and officeinsight Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Bob Beck once again took the helm as the official master of ceremonies.
âBest of NeoCon has been an invaluable component of the NeoCon experience since 1990,â remarks Best of NeoCon Awards Competition Director Eileen McMorrow of The McMorrow Reports. âThe caliber of our jury is unparalleledârecognition by this group of highly active industry decision makers is incredibly powerful and a great achievement. Congratulations to all the winners!â
The Best of Competition 2022 winner, HALCONâs HELM table, was also awarded Gold in both the Tables: Height Adjustable and Tables: Conference categories. Designed by Jehs + Laub, HELM is a modern table solution for the 21st century. Perfectly proportioned and appointed with luxurious materials, it is sleekly integrated with technology and unexpectedly equipped with an adjustable-height surface. The jury noted, âThis groundbreaking table has a professional and high-end feel, while also meeting current user demands and expectations for wellness. It is seamless and well-executed in all ways.â
The full list of Best of NeoCon 2022 Winners is available on neocon.com. There is also a Gallery of all Entrants and Winners.
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