This competition recognizes excellence in retail design. Entries are judged on excellence in design, originality in the use of space and materials, quality in executing the total concept, and in some cases, the highest value for the dollars.
2010 Design Awards The Association for Retail Environments (A.R.E.) celebrated the 39th anniversary of its awards presentation on Wednesday, March 10, during an awards ceremony in the Venetian Hotel. The presentation, held the end of the first day of GlobalShop, presented 60 awards to 47 projects for the innovation and quality of their retail environment designs, including best individual elements and sustainable environments. Jennifer Beesley, Vice President-Director of Visual Merchandising for Cost Plus World Market Inc. served as master of ceremonies.
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 competition honors retail projects for outstanding green building achievement. Entries are judged on innovation in design, integration, and benchmarks, and the highest honors go to projects with comprehensive sustainability programs that exhibit good design. Judges also may single out unique innovative sustainable elements of a project for special recognition.
2010 Sustainability Awards Eight awards were presented, including Project of the Year, two Grand Prizes, two Outstanding Merits, and six Special Recognitions.
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 members that have exceeded their customers’ expectations, and in some cases, made the impossible possible.
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.
