The Home Furnishings Association invites the industry to join us at High Point Market for a special celebration honoring the 2026 HFA Pillar Award Winners.
During this gathering, HFA will formally present the 2026 Partner of the Year Award to Package.ai and the 2026 Trailblazer Award to Bill Barton, CEO, Bob’s Discount Furniture, and recognize the other exceptional leaders and organizations who earned this year’s Pillar Awards.
These awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and meaningful contributions across the home furnishings industry, from emerging talent and retail excellence to long-standing industry impact and outstanding partnership.
Date: Saturday, April 25
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: High Point Furniture Market in the HFA Retailer Resource Center, located in the Plaza Suites Building, Suite #1-527 at 222 Main Street HP, NC
Join us for a Happy Hour featuring curated grazing installations, decadent desserts, and beer and wine, including a signature celebratory spritz. This stylish reception offers the perfect setting to connect with peers while celebrating this year’s award recipients.
Celebrating the 2026 HFA Pillar Award Winners
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Emerging Star: Stacie Bedford, Evans’ Heritage Home
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Retailer of the Year (50+ Employees): Room & Board
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Retailer of the Year (Less Than 50 Employees): Good’s Furniture & Mattress
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Trailblazer: Bill Barton, Bob’s Discount Furniture
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Partner of the Year: Package.ai
The HFA Pillar Awards recognize individuals and organizations who are shaping the future of home furnishings through innovation, leadership, and commitment to excellence.
Connect with peers, raise a glass, and honor this year’s Pillar Award recipients in a relaxed, creatively inspired setting.
All are welcome.
