Trailblazer Award

HFA Pillar Award - Trailblazer of the Year 2026 Winner - Bob Barton
Home Furnishings Association
A Career of Leadership and Innovation: Bill Barton HFA’s 2026 Trailblazer

The Home Furnishings Association’s Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose careers have shaped the home furnishings industry through innovation, leadership, and long-standing commitment. The honor is reserved for professionals with industry impact—leaders who continually adapt, inspire others, and leave the industry stronger than they found it. In 2026, that distinction goes

Home Furnishings Association Opens Nominations for the 2026 Pillar Awards

Recognizing Excellence and Innovation in the Home Furnishings Industry [Carmichael, CA] – [10/1/25] – The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 HFA Pillar Awards (formerly known as the HFA Retailer of the Year Awards). These annual honors spotlight the individuals

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

Todd Wanek in the Ashley Furniture Showroom at the High Point Market
Home Furnishings Association
Todd Wanek A Home Furnishings Trailblazer

Winner of the 2025 HFA Trailblazer of the Year The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) is honored to recognize Todd Wanek, President & CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries, as the 2025 Trailblazer of the Year. This prestigious award celebrates individuals who have dedicated over two decades to the home furnishings industry,

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