RESTON, Va — The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) announced the winners of its 2026 KCMA Design Awards Competition, which recognizes "outstanding achievement in kitchen design across North America."

According to the KCMA, this year’s competition attracted 101 entries, which it said represented a significant increase in participation and showcased a range of design approaches, materials, and architectural solutions. Projects were evaluated by a panel of design professionals across seven key criteria: Innovation, Aesthetics, Functionality, Durability, Utility, Emotional Quotient (EQ), and Overall Impact.

“This year’s entries demonstrated an exceptional level of design thinking,” said Betsy Natz, CEO of KCMA. “Many projects were beautifully executed, highly functional, and thoughtfully detailed—yet still competing against designs that pushed integration, planning, and material composition even further. The level of work made the judging process both rigorous and incredibly rewarding.”

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For a complete list of winners, before and after project images, and other information on the competition and the KCMA, visit the association's awards' webpage.