2009 Design Awards Competition The A.R.E. Design Awards embodies the best in overall retail design, store fixtures AND visual presentation! With our new A.R.E. identity, our awards program is now positioned to recognize innovative design like never before…in all areas of retail environments. Competition details and entry information on the 2010 competition will be available in August.
Search Past Winners Find details and photos of the best retail and fixture designs from 2000 on, together with information on the designers, architects, and suppliers of fixtures and visual presentation products responsible for their success.
Sustainability Awards This awards program recognizes excellence in sustainable retail design.
2010 Sustainability Awards Competition The program's second year builds on the inaugural year with defined criteria and greater recognition. Competition details and entry information on the 2010 competition will be available in August. Plan now to enter.
2009 Sustainability Award Winners Twelve awards were presented, including Project of the Year, two Second Place awards, three Outstanding Merits, and six special commendations for specific sustainable elements. Judges awarded the highest honors to projects that balance comprehensive sustainability programs with good design.
Above & Beyond Awards This awards program acknowledges the outstanding levels of performance that A.R.E. members provide to their customers each year by recognizing specific members that have exceeded their customers’ expectations, and in some cases, made the impossible possible.
Nominate a Vendor Retail companies, nominate A.R.E. member store fixture suppliers by completing a nomination form and submitting it to A.R.E.
2008 Above & Beyond Award Winner: Boden Alexander Group The third annual award was presented during A.R.E.’s Design Awards presentation in Chicago, March 18, 2008, for the fixture company’s long–term partnership with Bank of America.
2007 Above & Beyond Award Winner: Custom Surroundings The second annual award was presented during A.R.E.'s Retail Design Awards presentation in Las Vegas, March 7, 2007, for the fixture company's ongoing partnership with Stride Rite and commitment during the rapid rollout of a new concept.
2006 Above & Beyond Award Winner: PIN The inaugural award was presented during A.R.E.’s 50th Anniversary Celebration and Retail Design Awards Presentation in Orlando March 26, 2006.
