Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Named Best Trade Show
The annual design event earned top honors at the Gold 100 Grand Awards in New York.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show has been named the Greatest Trade Show of 2025 at the Gold 100 Grand Awards. The event was recognized for its significant growth and massive influence within the design and construction sectors.
Why it matters
The award highlights the show's evolution into a global hub that connects industry professionals and drives market trends. Its ability to maintain high engagement among decision-makers underscores its central role in the home renovation landscape.
The show spanned 500,000 net square feet and hosted over 650 exhibitors for 120,000 professionals. Nearly 71% of attendees hold verified purchasing authority, while the event generated 1.8 billion total media impressions.
The players
Kitchen & Bath Industry Show
This is a leading annual trade event focused on the kitchen and bath industry.
Gold 100 Grand Awards
This organization evaluates and honors excellence within the trade show and exhibition industry.
Linette Dao
She was recognized with a 2026 TSE Women to Watch honor for her industry contributions.
Alexandra Lombardo
She received a 2026 TSE Women to Watch honor during the award cycle.
Design & Construction Week
This large-scale umbrella event hosts thousands of professionals from 165 countries.
The details
The event utilized a Podcast Studio and an Ambassador Program to broaden its reach to the industry. Additionally, the NEXTStage featured 70 speakers across 18 sessions to provide comprehensive educational content for participants.
Timeline
Attendance growth is measured against a 2019 baseline.
The award honors the 2025 show cycle.
The Gold 100 Grand Awards announced the recognition on September 30, 2026.
Roadmap
This recognition cements the event's status as a critical nexus for global home renovation trends and professional networking. It follows a pattern set by the Gold 100 Grand Awards, which serves as the industry standard for recognizing trade show excellence.
Homeowners may see the influence of this event through the latest kitchen and bathroom products appearing in showrooms and home improvement stores. These trends often dictate the materials and design styles contractors suggest for future renovation projects.
The takeaway
Design professionals and homeowners should look for the technologies and materials highlighted by this award-winning show to identify upcoming trends. Staying updated on these industry standards can help ensure renovation projects remain modern and high-quality.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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