The Golden Hammer Strikes for 2020

HBSDealer Staff

7/28/2020

The 2020 class will be featured in the September issue of HBSDealer magazine.

The Golden Hammer Awards have a long tradition of honoring the best-of-the-best of home improvement. And the products representing the class of 2020 build on that tradition.

The gallery below offers a glimpse of all 27 of this year's Golden Hammer Award honorees. More will be revealed in the upcoming print and digital issues of HBSDealer.

Judging was based on the following criteria:

Innovation — features, technology, differentiation and benefits;

Value — Including relative price, consumer relevance, and functional practicality; and

Shelf appeal — clarity of message, and overall desirability of the product within its category.

The 2020 Golden Hammer Award honorees

Arrow E21 Cordless Electric Staple Gun

Arrow E21 Cordless Electric Staple Gun
ASCEND cladding

ASCEND cladding
CAMO Lever

CAMO Lever
Custom Building Products Polyblend Plus

Custom Building Products Polyblend Plus
Dap Tank Bond Liquid Grip

Dap Tank Bond Liquid Grip
Deckorators ALX Contemporary pre-assembled aluminum railing

Deckorators ALX Contemporary pre-assembled aluminum railing
DoohicKey + Key Tool, from Nite Ize

DoohicKey + Key Tool, from Nite Ize
LED Rough Service 100W Equivalent A19, from eLumigen

LED Rough Service 100W Equivalent A19, from eLumigen
The Grex GCH850 - Cordless 2" 21 Gauge Brad Nailer

The Grex GCH850 - Cordless 2" 21 Gauge Brad Nailer
Starlock 1-3/8" Carbide Extreme Storm Titanium Metal Blade, from Imperial Blades

Starlock 1-3/8" Carbide Extreme Storm Titanium Metal Blade, from Imperial Blades
1500SC All Steel Stud Soft CLose/Soft Open Pocket Door Hardware

1500SC All Steel Stud Soft CLose/Soft Open Pocket Door Hardware
771 Magnetic Handy Level

771 Magnetic Handy Level
Decora Smart Voice Dimmer with Amazon Alexa Built-in

Decora Smart Voice Dimmer with Amazon Alexa Built-in
Jorgensen Heavy-Duty E-Z HOLD Expandable Bar Clamp

Jorgensen Heavy-Duty E-Z HOLD Expandable Bar Clamp
Adjusta-Pull Cabinet Hardware from Liberty Hardware

Adjusta-Pull Cabinet Hardware from Liberty Hardware
LP Elements Performance Fencing 76 Series

LP Elements Performance Fencing 76 Series
Master Magnetics Magnetic ToolMat

Master Magnetics Magnetic ToolMat
MAX Resistant Glove

MAX Resistant Glove
MoistureShield Elevate Capped Composite Decking

MoistureShield Elevate Capped Composite Decking
Nite Ize CamJam XT Aluminum Cord Tightener

Nite Ize CamJam XT Aluminum Cord Tightener
The Original Super Glue Corp.'s Total Tech construction adhesive and sealant.

The Original Super Glue Corp.'s Total Tech construction adhesive and sealant.
Rustic Beams from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork

Rustic Beams from Ornamental Moulding & Millwork
Scepter SmartControl 5-gallon gas can

Scepter SmartControl 5-gallon gas can
Snaptrack by Screeneze

Snaptrack by Screeneze
StreamLabs Control from Reliance Worldwide Corp.

StreamLabs Control from Reliance Worldwide Corp.
Daich Coatings TracSafe Anti-Slip Sealer

Daich Coatings TracSafe Anti-Slip Sealer
Trex Signature Glass and Mesh Railing

Trex Signature Glass and Mesh Railing

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"We are very proud to bring to the industry the 2020 class of Golden Hammer honorees," said Ken Clark, editor in chief of HBSDealer. "In spite of everything happening in and around the retail industry, our winners demonstrate that innovation and ingenuity never stop."

The Golden Hammer Awards program was launched in 1987 by National Home Center News, the forerunner of HBSDealer. The program evolved over the years and at various times has celebrated excellence in home improvement products, retail and manufacturer advertising campaigns, and industry leadership. In 2019, the program returned to its roots by recognizing some of the best new products of the year.

The 2020 Golden Hammer Award honorees

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