Your guide to New Hope Network awards: dates, criteria, links
February 6, 2015
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What it is: Bi-annual, picks for products at Natural Products Expos that New Hope editors and industry judges believe are shaping a healthy future for natural products. How and when are they chosen? Before each Expo, companies apply for awards in a variety of categories. New Hope's editors sort through the applications and choose three finalists in each category. Then, a panel of industry judges selects the winners. Get more details about the selection criteria here. After the show, editors select additional winners in food, beverage, supplements, ingredients, beauty and natural living. Winners announced: In online galleries posted after each show. Companies receive the award at their booth at the show. Check out past winners and nominees here. Contact: If there's a product you think editors should see during Expo West or Expo East, tweet #NEXTY @NatProdExpo @NFM_mag @deliciousliving @engredea
What it is: Annual consumer awards for personal care items. How are they chosen? Delicious Living's editorial team suggests and solicits nominations for personal-care items, with a focus on fresh, innovative companies and products; awards also recognize industry longevity and influence. Each product and ingredient is assessed by the editorial team for safety, purity and efficacy. Submission dates: Approximately Sept. 20 to Oct 14. Click here for the 2016 categories and winners. Winners announced: Mid-January; story runs in Delicious Living's February issue and in a concurrent gallery at deliciousliving.com. Contact: Senior Beauty Editor Jessica Rubino, [email protected]. Subject line: Delicious Living Beauty & Body Awards.
What it is: Annual consumer awards for best supplement products. How are they chosen? Delicious Living editors ask for nominations from consumers, top natural retailers, manufacturers and the DL advisory board. Then a team that includes reps from New Hope's strict Standards Department assesses clinical research on ingredients, certifications from non-GMO to gluten free, and formulation uniqueness. Finally, medical editor Robert Rountree, MD, vets our short list. Submission dates: Approximately Oct. 10 to Oct 31. Click here for the 2016 categories and winners. Winners announced: Mid-February; appears annually in Delicious Living's March issue and in a concurrent gallery at deliciousliving.com. Contact: Supplements Editor Todd Runestad, [email protected]. Subject line: Delicious Living Supplement Awards.
What it is: Annual consumer awards for exemplary natural food and beverage products. How are they chosen? Delicious Living editors ask for nominations from consumers, top natural retailers, manufacturers and the DL advisory board. Winning products use nutrient-dense, clean, whole-food ingredients to deliver healthy and delicious foods and beverages that also address special-diet considerations (gluten free, vegan, etc.). Submission dates: Approximately Feb. 10 to March 17. Click here for the 2015 categories and winners. Winners announced: Mid-June; appears annually in Delicious Living's July issue and in a concurrent gallery at deliciousliving.com. Contact: Senior Food Editor Jenna Blumenfeld, [email protected]. Subject line: Delicious Living Food Awards.
What it is: Engredea awards for best functional ingredient and best finished product with a functional Ingredient. How and when are they chosen? Approximately Sept. 1 to Dec. 31. Three finalists chosen from each category by Jan. 31. Online voting begins in February and concludes in March. Winners announced: At the presentation of the Nutrawards at Expo West & Engredea. See all past winners here. Criteria for Finished Products NutrAward include: Viability - Can the product stand up to competition? Will the user find value in it? Emerging category Creative Product Concept Distinct Health Application Unique Packaging Matchless Marketing Criteria for Ingredients NutrAward include: Scientific Merit Efficacy Safety Innovation Market Potential Ability to Increase Market Credibility Contact: Sky Dailey [email protected]
What it is: Nutrition Business Journal awards for individuals and companies in the natural products industry. How and when are they chosen? Nominations are solicited during the fourth quarter. Once nominations are complete, a committee of trusted industry advisors selects the winners. Winners announced: NBJ's March awards issue; awards are given at the NBJ Summit. Winners are also announced at the Engredea/NBJ Reception at Natural Products Expo West. This year's categories include: Growth, Small company - under $10 million Growth, Medium company - $10-50 million Growth, Large company - over $50 million annual sales Science and Innovation Stewardship Efforts on behalf of the industry Education Mission and Philanthropy Management Achievement Supply Chain Transparency Check out the 2016 winners here. Contact: Kim Merselis, [email protected].
What it is: Legends are individuals at the center of stories about change in the natural products industry -- influencers that change the way we do what we do with enduring impact. Each new Hall of Legends class represents another group of people who have made the industry what it is today and continue to lead it forward. There are 8 to 12 honorees annually. How and when are they chosen? In November and December, community nominations are viewed and evaluated alongside New Hope advisory committee considerations. Nomination submissions must have an essay included. The final annual honoree group is the discretion of New Hope Network. Honorees announced: In March at a live event held at Natural Products Expo West / Engredea in Anaheim, Calif. Access the nomination link here. Learn about past winners here. Contact: Community and Content Conference Manager Fran Schoenwetter, [email protected].
What it is: Inaugurated at Expo East 2014, this new award recognizes natural products retailers who are leading the industry with creativity, courage and conviction. How and when are they chosen? Starting in April, Natural Foods Merchandiser editors solicit nominations for inspiring retailers. The 2014 themes included: Sustainability Innovation Community Engagement Best New Store Winners announced: At Expo East. Learn about the 2015 finalists here. Contact: Natural Foods Merchandiser Editor-in-Chief Christine Kapperman, [email protected].
What it is: Each year at Natural Products Expo West and East, exhibitors' newest products are showcased for registered press in the Press Room. How and when are they chosen? During the show in the Press Room, all registered press may view and sample all of the showcased products. Press members then vote to determine which top three products will receive the award, presented near the end of the show. Contact: Public Relations Director Carrie Kocik, [email protected]
What it is: Each year at Natural Products Expo West and East, exhibitors' newest products are showcased for registered press in the Press Room. How and when are they chosen? During the show in the Press Room, all registered press may view and sample all of the showcased products. Press members then vote to determine which top three products will receive the award, presented near the end of the show. Contact: Public Relations Director Carrie Kocik, [email protected]
Each year, to celebrate the most inspiring ideas and people in the health and wellness world, New Hope Network confers numerous prestigious business and consumer awards, including the NEXTY, NutrAward, Delicious Living Best Bites, Hall of Legends and more. Learn about each award’s criteria, submission guidelines and presentation process here.
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