Longtime Challengers Award Chairman Passes

Arthur Garfield “Art” Raymond, Jr. was a long-time supporter of the IWF Challengers Award and held positions with both North Carolina State and Hooker Furniture. Art Raymond served as chairman of the Challengers Award for three show cycles from 2014 to 2018 and dedicated more than 20 years to NC State University, serving as an […]

IWF Announces 2024 Challengers Award Finalists

From a field of 92 entries submitted by 75 IWF 2024 exhibiting companies, judges have named 20 IWF Challengers Award finalists. The 20 finalists will perform live demonstrations for judges’ review on Monday, August 5—one day prior to IWF 2024 opening day. Judges will render final decisions to select winners based on demonstration outcomes. Seven […]

Faster, Smarter, Easier: IWF 2024 Challengers Award Competition Is 100% Digital

Ready to compete for the coveted IWF Challengers Award for New and Innovative Technology? IWF has made it easier than ever with an all-digital entry submission process. Manufacturers and service providers having developed new technology-based products, services or manufacturing techniques are prime prospects for this internationally recognized competition. IWF 2024 exhibitors enter for free. Look for submission […]