Victor Technology Wins Best Product at NAOPA Awards
Nine trophies were presented at the 2026 North American Office Products Awards during Independent Supplier Group's Industry Week in San Diego, California.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Remote Work
The 2026 North American Office Products Awards handed out nine trophies on November 3, 2026, during Independent Supplier Group's Industry Week in San Diego, California. Six trophies recognized products and three recognized individuals.
Why it matters
The awards recognize products and individuals in the office products sector, highlighting specific innovations from suppliers such as Victor Technology, Energizer, FireKing International and Kensington (ACCO Brands). The ceremony gives the industry a public marker of recognized product development in the office supply market.
The ceremony distributed nine trophies, six for products and three for individuals. Nominee totals and judging criteria were not reported.
The players
Independent Supplier Group
Independent Supplier Group is an organization that hosted Industry Week in San Diego, the setting for the 2026 North American Office Products Awards.
Victor Technology
Victor Technology is a company that won the Best Product - Core Business Product award for its Heetz Foot and Leg Warmer.
Kensington (ACCO Brands)
Kensington is an accessories brand owned by ACCO Brands that won the Best Product - Technology award for its VeriMark Desktop 2.0 Fingerprint Key.
The details
Winners were announced in nine categories before a packed audience at the convention centre of the Gaylord Pacific hotel and resort. Janet Bell of OPI hosted the ceremony, which was held during Independent Supplier Group's Industry Week in San Diego, California.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: 2026 North American Office Products Awards presented in San Diego, California.
Market Landscape
The awards recognize innovation in the office products supply chain, where suppliers compete on product design and technology. The 2026 ceremony adds another annual marker of competition among manufacturers serving this sector.
Buyers of office products may see the awarded items in catalogs and at retailers, though the extraction does not state availability or pricing. Office managers and remote workers can consider the recognized products when evaluating equipment.
The takeaway
Recognition at industry awards can signal which products are gaining traction with suppliers and buyers. Readers buying office equipment for home or hybrid setups can use such awards as one input when comparing options.
Further reading
Explore more on Remote Work to see how office product demand connects to workplace trends.
Source note: This article includes information reported by OPI.
