Spaces4Learning Launches 2023 New Product Award Program

Spaces4Learning is now accepting entries for the 2023 New Product Awards! The program honors outstanding product development achievements of manufacturers and suppliers whose products and services are considered particularly noteworthy in helping to improve K–12 and Higher Education learning environments.

Award categories include Building Envelope; Building Interiors; Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment; Hygiene; Maintenance; Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing; Outdoor Environment; Restrooms/Locker Rooms; Safety & Security; and Technology.

Winners will be:

  • Recognized by Spaces4Learning and included in the special winners’ section of the Fall 2023 print magazine.
  • Included on the winners’ page of spaces4learning.com.
  • Included in Spaces4Learning promotions and in the official New Product Award press release.
  • Presented with an award suitable for display.
  • Granted use of the Spaces4Learning New Product Award 2023 logo on all promotional materials related to the winning product.

For more information—or to submit your entry online today—visit the New Product Award page on the Spaces4Learning website. The final submission deadline is Friday, June 23, 2023.

Please direct questions and additional materials to Susan May at [email protected].

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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