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HPMA Announces Fall 2025 DAA Awards Mixer Industry Professionals to Be Honored at October High Point Market
T he High Point Market Authority’s Diversity Advocacy Alliance (DAA) announces recipients for its Diversity Advocacy Alliance Awards to be celebrated at a pre- sentation ceremony and mixer held at JH Adams Inn on Sun- day, October 26, at 5:00 PM.
The DAA Mixer starts at 5:00 PM and the Awards Presen- tation begins at 5:45 PM. JH Adams Inn is located at 1108 N. Main Street. This event is open to all Fall Market pass holders. Free parking is available onsite. To utilize Market transportation, please call 336-887-RIDE. This event is made possible by the generous support of sev- eral industry sponsors. Silver Level sponsors include Rock House Farm Family of Brands and Fabricut. Bronze Level sponsors include Benjamin Johnston Design, Chaddock, Rowe, Verellen, and Victoria at Home. Friends of DAA spon- sors include Kravet and Phillips Collection. The DAA was established in 2022 to advance, improve, and support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the home furnishings sec- tor. With thirteen founding members, the organization is managed by the social innovation firm Change Often. The DAA mission state- ment reflects a commitment to expand representation of the BIPOC community and to facilitate the implementation of equitable policies and practices throughout the industry and its leadership. For more information about DAA, visit www.highpointmarket.org/ DiversityAdvocacyAlliance.
• Varaluz/Varaluz Casa will receive the Open Arms Award, awarded for inclusivity and hospitality toward all showroom visitors regardless of race, gender, or orien- tation. This award also recognizes the High Point Market exhibitor’s commitment to supporting diversity through its employment practices and marketing initiatives. • Business coach and interior decorator Monique Nicole will receive the Mentorship Award, which honors indus- try leaders who share their knowledge to foster suc- cess for established and next-generation professionals. This award recognizes her history of offering guidance, support, and mentorship to emerging designers from underrepresented backgrounds. • The Design Besties, Whitney Atkinson, Robin Dela- Cruz, Lori Johnson, and Nikki Watson will receive the Social Responsibility Award, honoring industry leaders or companies who advocate diversity beyond the High Point Market trade show experience. The award spot- lights individuals who drive community, innovation, and unique perspectives across the industry. “Each Market season many in our industry seek to progress in reflecting the diverse perspectives, design, and people that it serves,” says DuVäl Reynolds, founder and principal designer of DuVäl Design and DAA committee chair. “This fall, we can’t wait to honor the leaders who actively strive toward this goal within the home furnishings community at large.” “The DAA awards celebrate the individuals and organiza- tions that ensure a welcoming and inspiring experience at High Point Market,” says Tammy Covington, HPMA presi- dent and CEO. “HPMA is proud to support the DAA’s com- mitment to cultivating equity and representation throughout the industry and to recognizing the trailblazers.”
Persian Gallery New York Launches New Auction Site for Fall Season
Persian Gallery New York is launching PGNY Auctions , an online antique rug auction site that will offer select items from PGNY’s extensive vintage collection. The inau- gural auction is Sunday, September 28. Visit the PGNY Auctions site at auctions.pgny.com for more information! PGNY also has a number of exciting recent rug acquisi- tions and inventory additions, including fine vintage rugs, antique tapestries, and unique decorative pillows, which are now available to view on their user-friendly website, www.PGNY.com! Many of these items can be found both on the website’s New Arrivals and Buy It Now sections. Also updated are an enhanced Advanced Search page, along with a refreshed menu for more intuitive site navigation. Browse their full collection online at info@pgny.com or contact them directly with special requests by phone at (212) 683-2699.
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