Recognizing Excellence in Custom Window Coverings – Grace Awards Now Accepting 2026 Submissions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Tracy Herold, Event Coordinator

Email: tracy@wf-vision.com

Date: October 2025

Charlotte, NC — The Grace Awards, the premier competition celebrating innovation and artistry in custom window treatments, is now open for entries for the 2026 program. This distinguished competition honors designers and artisans who exemplify creativity, craftsmanship and vision, those who transform windows into works of art.

Now in its 2026 edition, the Grace Awards continues to recognize the industry’s most inspiring projects, offering entrants a prestigious platform to showcase their mastery and elevate their professional presence. With 24 diverse categories, participants are invited to submit their finest work across both Design and Artisan divisions, highlighting the depth of talent and innovation within the window covering industry.

Entrants may submit projects through January 11, 2026, at Grace-Awards.com, where they can also explore full category descriptions, judging details and entry guidelines.

Design Categories Include:

Curtains & Draperies

Top Treatments

Combination

Finishing Touch – Decorative Hardware & Trim

Soft Shades

Specialty (Arches, Odd Shapes, etc.)

Whole-Room Integration

Motorization

Outdoor Living

Commercial

Luxury

Designer Rising Star

Artisan Categories Include:

Curtains & Draperies

Top Treatments

Combination

Ingenious Installation

Bedding & Pillows

Specialty (Arches, Odd Shapes, etc.)

Upholstery

Most Intricate Handwork

Outdoor Living

Soft Shades

Finishing Touch – Decorative Hardware & Trim

Artisan Rising Star

A distinguished panel of industry experts will independently and anonymously evaluate all submissions from January 18-31, 2026, ensuring that each project is reviewed with fairness, rigor and respect for craftsmanship and innovation. The 2026 Grace Awards will culminate in an elegant awards gala held during the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) in Raleigh, North Carolina. This highly anticipated celebration will honor the industry’s top visionaries and announce the category winners, shining a spotlight on excellence, artistry and collaboration in window fashion.

Designers and artisans are encouraged to enter now and join the legacy of talent, creativity and inspiration that defines the Grace Awards. For more information or to submit your project, visit Grace-Awards.com.

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ABOUT THE GRACE AWARDS:

The Grace Awards, formerly the VISION Design & Workroom Competition, were founded by Window Fashion VISION publisher Grace McNamara 33 years ago to recognize and honor the talented professionals in the window covering industry. As the only award program that exclusively recognizes excellence in the design, fabrication and intricate details in the work of window covering professionals, these honors call attention to the importance of window coverings and the professionals behind the scenes. Learn more at Grace-Awards.com.

ABOUT WINDOW FASHION VISION MAGAZINE:

As the premier window covering magazine in North America, we offer professionals the latest information on design trends, business and education. We highlight the best in our field to give you the hottest products from manufacturers and knowledge from leaders in the industry. With your subscription, each issue is jam-packed with useful information to help you grow your business, find new inspiration and learn from your peers. You’ll find all you need to take your business to the next level.

ABOUT IWCE:

The International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) is the only conference and trade show of its kind in North America, the world’s largest market for window coverings. The conference offers a unique experience/opportunity for like-minded business professionals to see the latest product innovations and experience world-class educational sessions and unprecedented networking opportunities. Learn more at IWCE-Vision.com.