Facing 46 finalists in annual kitchen and bath show competition
YSN Staff
Four BrandSource appliance partners — Fotile, JennAir, Signature Kitchen Suite (SKS) and SMEG — have been selected as a finalists in the 2025 Best of KBIS awards competition.
The program is a highlight of the annual Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and serves to shine a spotlight on brands and products that are at the forefront of the industry.
This year 50 companies are competing for honors in seven categories covering health, sustainability, function, beauty and technology. A team of six designer judges will bestow Gold and Silver awards within each category, along with a single Best in Show trophy.
Wellness Award
Fotile, which also participates in BrandSource Financial, is facing off against six other contenders for the “Wellness Trailblazer” crown. The company offers a full line of premium kitchen appliances including range hoods, cooktops, steam and convection ovens and in-sink dishwashers, and took top honors at the 2023 KBIS.
JennAir, Whirlpool’s up-market line; SKS, LG’s luxury contingent; and high-end Italian manufacturer SMEG, are each competing for the coveted Best in Show prize, along with four other kitchen and bath brands.
The specific products for which the finalists are being judged will remain confidential until the show, where attendees can see these best-in-class brands under one roof with in-booth signage to indicate their awards status.
KBIS is a top-two global platform for home appliance introductions. The 2025 show will be held Feb. 25-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. For more information, visit KBIS.com.
