The Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has announced four award-winning architectural woodwork projects that have won accolades from their design-build team for quality work performed on time and within budget.

The Wood Industry Association (WIA) presented its Educator of the Year award and the 2026 Ralph B. Baldwin Award of Excellence at the Wood Industry Conference on May 6.

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Five influential industry leaders will be inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame on Oct. 18 during the High Point Market.oining the current 143 members of the Hall of Fame are Kenneth Larson, founder, Slumberland Furniture; Mark Phillips, chairman and co-founder, Phillips Collection; Connie Post, CEO, Connie Post Affordable Design Solutions; Niraj S. Shah, CEO, co-founder and co-chairman, Wayfair; and J. Ralph Stump, founder and former CEO, Stump Financial Corporation.

CHICAGO -- Continuing a 36-year legacy of honoring innovation in the built environment, NeoCon has assembled its 2026 jury for Best of NeoCon—the commercial design industry’s premier awards program. 

The challenge encourages people of all skill levels to design, build and showcase their most innovative, space-saving solutions. Whether it's folding furniture, wall-mounted storage, nesting tables, or compact workstations, the goal is to prove that even the smallest spaces can work smarter. Grand prize total a $2,500 Rockler Gift Card, a Rockler prize package, and a featured spot in Rockler's social media and email channels.

Opening its doors on March 25, 2026, C.R. Onsrud, manufacturer of American-made CNC machinery, brought together over 200 attendees, including CNC vendors, experienced users of CNC equipment, and novices to its Demo Day 2026 event.

JKL Machinery will be hosting an Open House May 13–15 at its showroom and technology center, giving woodworking professionals a chance to see a range of machinery in action and explore new production opportunities. The event will focus on improving efficiency in cabinet manufacturing and introducing shops to the growing demand for acoustic panels.

KraftMaid Cabinetry has named the winner of its 2025 Kitchen of the Year award. The company said the winning kitchen, co-created by designers Lindsey Harris and Susan Rogers of Anderson Design Center in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was selected for its "timeless, classic charm."

What does the future of furniture design look like when material, performance, and purpose align? That will be the topic of a panel presentation during the Spring High Point Market presented by Real American Hardwood in partnership with the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD).

HIGH POINT, N.C. — Five rising stars within the home furnishings industry will be recognized as a prestigious Paul Broyhill Leader during a reception on Thursday, April 23, at the spring High Point Market.