New this year, the 2026 KBB Awards – presented by Kitchen & Bath Business magazine – will celebrate the best of the best in products, projects and people. All 2026 judge-selected winners will be showcased in the magazine’s September/October issue.
Submissions open on April 2, 2026, for you to propose your best products and projects and to nominate yourself or an industry peer to be considered for the People Awards.
- The KBB Product Awards honor manufacturers for superior products that fulfill market needs through technological advancement, function, aesthetic merit and innovation. If you are a manufacturer that has unveiled a new kitchen or bath product between April 2, 2025, and July 2, 2026, that has not been previously entered, you’re eligible to enter the 2026 KBB Product Awards. In addition to Kitchen and Bath Products of the Year, we will also be awarding specific categories, including Refrigeration, Faucets, Hardware, Cabinetry, Lighting and Sustainable Offerings. The early-bird competition fee is $425 per entry/product through April 30, 2026. The regular submission fee is $575 per entry/product from May 1 through July 2, 2026.
- The KBB Project Awards honor outstanding kitchen and bath design and those who create it. If you are a design professional who has completed a residential kitchen or bath within the last 12 months up until the competition ends (April 2, 2025, to July 2, 2026), you are eligible to enter the KBB Project Awards. In addition to Kitchen and Bathroom Projects of the Year, we will also include awards for 11 specific project categories, including Best Before & After, Best in Outdoor Living, Best Use of Color and Best Wellness, Sustainable, Luxury and Universal Design. The cost to submit is $150 for each entry and will cover the regular categories (Kitchen or Bath of the Year). If you wish to enter for a specialty category, you DO NOT need to pay an additional entry fee.
- The KBB People Awards honor those who are passionate, innovative and influencing the kitchen and bath industry in a positive way. We encourage you to nominate yourself or a peer who is a go-getter in our industry. There is no cost to nominate.
We are excited to announce the exciting new KBB Awards program, and we can’t wait to see what’s new in products, projects and people in our ever-changing industry.
