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Jurors: Access Judging Panel
The 2026 Best of NeoCon Entrants will be judged on Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6.
The 2026 Best of NeoCon Gallery of Entrants is open.
The 2026 Best of NeoCon Gallery of Winners opens Monday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. CDT when voting begins for the People's Choice Awards.
The prestigious Best of NeoCon competition is NeoCon's official awards program that recognizes exceptional new products from show exhibitors. Since its establishment in 1990, Best of NeoCon has been a beacon of innovation, garnering a diverse array of entries across various commercial sectors, including workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and education.
2026 Best of NeoCon product judging TIME schedule
Friday, June 5
Floor 10, 11, 14 8:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lunch break 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Floor 10 (remainder), Floor 6 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Floor 1, 3 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 6
7th floor ALL booths 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jury Category Scoring & Deliberation 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Finalists for Best of Competition 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 7 Business Impact Awards 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
BIA finalists will be notified on June 3rd that business media and facilities jurors are visiting on Sunday.
- Unmatched Exposure / Hands-On Reviews
A distinguished jury of 44 renowned architects, designers, specifiers, and facility managers will conduct rigorous hands-on assessments of submitted products. Selected for their expertise in design, specification, and operational performance, jurors engage directly with manufacturers, fostering meaningful dialogue and industry connections.
- Live Recognition
Awards including Gold, Silver, Innovation, Sustainability, Business Impact, and Best of Competition will be announced at NeoCon’s high-profile event Monday morning of the show.
- Extensive Promotion
Entrants and winners receive year-round marketing benefits, increasing brand and product visibility before, during, and after NeoCon.
Important references:
2026 Product Categories (46) 2026 Glossary of Product Categories
2026 Eligibilty: Manufacturers who will be tenants of The Mart and exhibitors during NeoCon 2026 were eligible to enter new products introduced since June 1, 2025 and not entered in the 2025 Best of NeoCon.
Questions?: BestofNeoCon@TheMart.com