The Home Depot names its 2024 Innovation Awards winners
The Home Depot has selected the winners of its annual Innovation Awards, which the company says aim to recognize products that have transformed the home improvement landscape. This year’s winners represent an array of innovations that have provided substantive benefits to both pro and DIY customers.
The winners of the 2024 Innovation Awards are below.
Overall Award Winner: Starlink Standard Kit revolutionizes home connectivity by providing customers with high-speed, low-latency internet access in remote locations. The easy-to-install kits have everything needed to get online in minutes.
First Runner Up: Milwaukee FORGE Batteries and Super Charger saves time on the jobsite by combining power, rapid charging and long battery life. The technology in the FORGE line cuts down on batteries needed for a project.
Second Runner Up: Wago Leverlock Connectors streamline the wire installation process by creating a seamless wire seal that can be installed with one hand. Wago lever nuts are designed to keep installers safe while helping them get the job done in less time.
“Our customers know they can expect The Home Depot to offer quality and cutting-edge products that help them get their jobs done,” said Billy Bastek, executive vice president of merchandising at The Home Depot. “We are proud of the innovation and partnership that our suppliers bring to the home improvement industry, and the value we’re able to offer our DIY and pro customers.”
In addition to the top award-winners, the following products received honorable mentions for the benefits they bring to Home Depot customers:
- Feit White Filament LED Bulbs help create a timeless look by blending into any decor with lower profile white filaments.
- Fluidmaster 2” & 3” Super Flapper and Kit takes the guesswork out on which toilet flapper to buy, since it can be used to replace a 2” or 3” flapper.
- Glacier Bay Marcie Single Handle Integrated Pull Down Touchless Kitchen Faucet modernizes the kitchen sink with intuitive sensor technologies.
- Glacier Bay Turbo Grind Garbage Disposals optimizes the space under the sink without sacrificing the torque or power needed to grind most food waste.
- Henry Roof Guard Enhanced Acrylic Roof Coating protects roofs better than standard acrylic reflective roof coatings with superior film strength, weather protection, solar reflectivity and durability.
- Krosswood Doors Ready-to-Assemble Doors update the interior of any home with 100 unique door designs that ship quickly and are easy to assemble.
- Milwaukee M18 FUEL Outdoor Power Tools upgrade the pro landscaper’s trailer with a full line of professional grade outdoor tools that can tackle the toughest tasks on the job site.
- Ryobi Lithium Power Scrubber provides an efficient, powerful clean in a compact size allowing homeowners to tackle the toughest cleaning jobs including wet areas like showers and sinks.
- Scrub Daddy BBQ Tool makes cleaning the toughest grill grate grime a breeze using the power of steam and stainless-steel ArmorTec mesh.
- Vigoro Watering Drip Kit waters plants at root level providing up to 40 percent water savings, minimizing leaks and reducing erosion and water run-off.
In addition to highlighting the most innovative products, The Home Depot also honored Pratt Industries as Environmental Partner of the Year, Echo as Interconnected Partner of the Year, and Whirlpool as Marketing Partner of the Year.
Outstanding supplier partners in each merchandising category were also recognized as Partner of the Year:
- Appliances: GE
- Bath: Bemis
- Building Materials: Henry
- Electrical: Leviton
- Flooring: Columbia Aluminum Products
- Hardware: Hillman
- Kitchen: American Woodmark
- Lighting: King of Fans
- Lumber: Arauco
- Millwork: Orepac
- Outdoor Living & Cleaning: Libman
- Outdoor Garden: Seasonal Visions (SVI)
- Paint: Henkel
- Plumbing: Ashland Water Group
- Power Tools: TTI/Ryobi
- Storage: Kreate
