A hallmark of NeoCon since 1990, Best of NeoCon is the official awards program honoring outstanding new products from exhibiting companies across a wide range of verticals. Best of NeoCon features entrants in 46 product categories evaluated onsite by a diverse jury of leading architects, designers, specifiers, and facility managers with expertise spanning commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality sectors.
Best of NeoCon 2026 entries will open March 1.
Awards and Honors
Awards are bestowed upon products in 46 categories for Gold, Silver, Sustainability, Innovation, Business Impact, and the coveted Best of Competition.
NeoCon Business Impact Awards
The Business Impact Awards celebrate exceptional product solutions that deliver measurable value in business environments. Finalists were evaluated by journalists from media such as Fast Company, Forbes, The Economist, Entrepreneur, as well as enterprise facility managers.
Best of NeoCon People’s Choice Awards
Attendees have the chance to visit and vote for their favorite products from the Best of NeoCon award winners on-site. This exciting opportunity gives attendees a voice in recognizing the most impactful and innovative designs.
Winners Archive
Jury
Best of NeoCon entrants are meticulously evaluated on-site over 2 days prior to NeoCon by a distinguished jury of renowned architects, designers, specifiers, and facility managers. These esteemed professionals bring a wealth of expertise from diverse sectors, including commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality, ensuring a comprehensive and rigorous assessment process.
Business Impact entrant finalists are further evaluated onsite by a panel of journalists from prestigious outlets such as Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek, Vogue Business, Morning Brew and more, providing unmatched access to influential media.
2026 jury to be announced.
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Entry Details
Deadlines & Fees:
Early: $900 – March 1-31
Standard: $1,000 – April 1-30
Late: $1,100 – May 1-20
Business Impact Awards Consideration: Additional $500 per submission
2026 Eligibility:
Eligible products must have entered the U.S. market since June 2025 and be on display at NeoCon 2026. Products previously entered in Best of NeoCon 2025 are ineligible. Entrants must be NeoCon 2026 exhibitors.