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SPECIAL

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KBIS 2020

The Newly Inducted
Class Offers Its
Top Finds at KBIS

WINNERS OF THE 30S
CHOICE INCLUDE:

Thousands of new products make
their debuts at the show, and
scouring a million square feet of
space to find a few special items is
quite a feat
NKBA's Thirty Under 30 Class of 2020 tackled
that task as part of their official initiation.The class
was divided into 10 teams of three to find their
top KBIS product in one of 10 categories that are
among the buzziest in the business: Innovative
Material, Sustainability, Decorative Plumbing,
Outdoor Living, Smart Home Integration, Customization, Living in Place, Wellness, Color and
Decorative Hardware. Winners were announced
on Wednesday, Jan. 23, on the KBISNeXT Stage.
Matthew Ferrarini, principal designer for Ferrarini & Co. and a member of the inaugural class
of Thirty Under 30 in 2013, hosted the awards
ceremony.The Thirty Under 30 initiative is generously sponsored by Signature Kitchen Suite.
The NKBA Thirty Under 30 Class of 2020 includes: Amber Fowler; Anna Violand; Ariana
Lovato, AKBD; Bonnie Schmitz; Candis Warren-Ashurst; Carolyn Elleman; David Berens;
Drew Newman; Emily Tomek, AKBD; Fabian
Cabrera; Hannah Harrington; Jennifer Hutton;
Jensen Landers; Jonnette Vandehey, AKBD; Joseph DeCasperis; Julie Russi; Karina Gaft; Kelly
McDermott, AKBD; Kylee Chatham; Mackenzie Elliott; Mark Stapperfenne; Markie Tuckett; Michelle Sauer; Morgan Chiarelly; Nicole
Galera; Ryan Smith; Samantha Souders; Sarah
Nielsen; Sarah Pierce, AKBD; and Stassa Mullen.
The NKBA Thirty Under 30 program is now
entering its ninth year and recognizes accomplished kitchen and bath professionals under
the age of 30. Each year's class comprises emerging leaders from throughout the industry and is
widely regarded as the leading showcase for the
brightest young talent working in kitchen and
bath design and remodeling. Nominations for
the Class of 2021, which will be honored at KBIS
2021 in Orlando Feb. 9-11, will open this summer.
For more information or to nominate a rising star,
go to nkba.org/info/initiatives/thirty-under-30 or
e-mail 30under30@nkba.org.
Photos by PWP Studio

Sustainability: Compac Stone

USA - Unique Quartz, which
reuses 95 percent of the water
in the manufacturing process,
resulting in a 40 percent
energy reduction. It also uses a
corn-based resin, which is ecofriendlier than petroleumbased resins typically used.

State-of-the-Art Decorative
Plumbing: Kohler - DTV

Plus Konnect, a unit that
brings technology into
the shower, allowing for
temperature and water-flow
control via voice or touch
interface, and its sleek design
works with all interior styles.

Outdoor Living: Hestan Commercial Corp. - Outdoor Living Suites, for its integrat-

ed outdoor island that's all commercial grade for weather-withstanding durability.

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Innovative Material:

Caesarstone Outdoor
Collection, for its unique
countertop that's rated
for outdoor use.

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