Michel Design Works Named Gift Industry Vendor of the Year

(PRESS RELEASE) KETONAH, NY — Michel Design Works, a member of Stonewall Kitchen’s Family of Brands, took home Vendor of the Year at the 2022 Dallas Total Home & Gift Show as part of the Retail Excellence Awards. The ceremony, hosted by Gifts and Decorative Accessories, gathered together retailers, wholesalers and gift industry professionals to celebrate the awards.

“We are honored to have been chosen for this award,” said Bob Harris, Vice President of Sales & Creative for Michel Design Works. “What makes this even more special is that the voting is comprised of customers and retailers in the gift and home industry. As a brand that has been around for decades, we are still constantly striving to be the best partners we can for our retailers. This award is a reflection of all the hard work that goes into that goal each and every day. Recognition from our customers means the world to us.”

Michel Design Works was one of 10 nominees in the category, taking home the top spot for the annual award for the first time during the June expo.

Michel Design Works was founded by Deborah and Bruce Michel and has been in operation for over 30 years, joining Stonewall Kitchen in November of 2021. The brand started as a stationery and paper goods company and has now expanded into elegantly designed and crafted personal and home care products including foaming hand soaps, lotions, candles, fragrance sprays, kitchen accessories and more.

“The Michel Design Works team has done an exceptional job in providing our customers with exciting new product development, distinctive packaging and superior service,” added John Stiker, Chief Executive Officer of Stonewall Kitchen. “We are thrilled to have them as a member of our family and look forward to even more exciting accolades in the future.”

Stonewall Kitchen, Michel Design Works and the entire Family of Brands can be found at stonewallkitchen.com.