Emerging Star Award

Employees reaching for the HFA Retailer of the Year Award
Home Furnishings Association
Celebrating Excellence: HFA’s 2025 Retailer of the Year Award Winners

The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is thrilled to continue celebrating the exceptional achievements of the 2025 Retailer of the Year Award winners. These industry leaders have not only set the bar for excellence in Customer Experience, Company Culture, Social Responsibility, Innovation, and Industry Contribution but have also inspired us all

Shannon Williams presents Elizabeth Ann Howell the HFA Emerging Star Award
Home Furnishings Association
HFA’s 2025 Emerging Star: Elizabeth Ann Miskelly Howell

The Home Furnishings Association is proud to recognize Elizabeth Ann Howell as the recipient of the 2025 Emerging Star Award. Elizabeth Ann’s passion for furniture and design, combined with her innovative leadership and dedication to community engagement, has made her a standout leader in the home furnishings industry. Her journey

Shane Pohlman and Irv Blumkin of Nebraska Furniture Mart
Home Furnishings Association
NFM’s Shane Pohlman: From Emerging Star to Future Innovator

NFM’s Shane Pohlman is not just a leader in the home furnishings industry; he’s a game-changer who brings a vibrant mix of creativity, innovation, and passion to every project he undertakes and has been awarded the 2024 Home Furnishings Emerging Star Award.  His journey began as Director of Furniture for

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