FIAG 2026
What is FIAG?
Each October, IHFRA hosts “FIAG”–the Furniture Industry Awards Gala. This is the event of the year, where we gather to reconnect with friends over good food & drink and recognize those who truly shined in the industry this past year. During the event, we present awards including the Retailer of the Year, Pillar of the Industry, Icon of the Industry, and the highest honor bestowed on a sales representative, the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). We also recognize Legacy Reps as well as the Rising Stars. Join us as we celebrate industry accomplishments!
Nominate the 2026
FIAG Honorees!
We are actively gathering condidates for the 2026 FIAG award recipients. If you know someone in the industry who deserves to be celebrated for their contributions, tell us! Use the button below to submit nominations for who you think is deserving of each award.
About the Awards
Retailer of the Year
The Retailer of the Year is the highest honor given within the retail home furnishings community. It recognizes individuals or organizations who have distinguished themselves through industry leadership, business achievement, and service to their community.
Pillar of the Industry
The Pillar of the Industry Award is presented to an industry leader who has
distinguished themselves with creative work and effort to improve, enhance, and benefit relationships among representatives and other segments of the industry. This person’s actions and deeds have shown their commitment to the home furnishings industry, their community, and to mankind.
Icon of the Industry
The Icon of the Industry Award recognizes an individual who has made significant and withstanding contributions to the industry throughout the course of their career. Through selfless acts and service, the recipient of this award has displayed the leadership traits to guide and mentor the future of the industry.
Distinguished Service Award
The Harold P. Braun Distinguished Service Award (DSA) was founded in 1975 as IHFRA’s highest honor bestowed to a member of the organization. The DSA has been given annually for the past forty years to a deserving representative. The recipient of the DSA is a sales representative who embodies certain qualities and character and has distinguished themselves on behalf of IHFRA to sales representatives and the industry. The recipient has also enhanced, by deed and action, the image of home furnishings sales representatives in the community and the industry.
Legacy Rep Award
The Legacy Award is bestowed upon seasoned representatives with a distinguished career spanning 30 years or more, who continue to actively shape the industry and have cultivated enduring relationships that serve as a benchmark for aspiring representatives to aspire towards.
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award is given to a representative who has been on the road for five years or less and displays qualities that make he or she stand out to both their retailers and manufacturers.
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Where is FIAG?
We are honored to be able to host FIAG in the Nido and Mariana Qubein Conference center on the campus of High Point University in High Point, NC. This exquisite venue provides the perfect backdrop for elegant celebration and professional networking.
Event Day Information
Click the link below for all of the event day details such as where to park, what to wear, and more!