WithIt names 6 WOW Awards recipients
LAS VEGAS — WithIt, the women’s leadership development network for the home and furnishings industry, has named its six WOW Awards recipients, in advance of Sunday’s gala during the Las Vegas Market.
WithIt received more than 65 nominee submissions, the highest number in the WOW Awards’ 29-year history. And tickets for this year’s gala event are completely sold out.
The mission of the annual WOW Awards is to spotlight women in the home and furnishings industry and to honor and celebrate their outstanding work throughout their careers. WOW Awards recipients are nominated by their peers, and the ceremony recognizes female business leaders and emerging professionals who have demonstrated significant impact through their work, experience, and industry contributions.
Receiving this year’s WOW Awards are:
- Visionary Award: Laurie Tokarz, CEO and president, Restonic Mattress Co.
- Leadership Award: Lisa Adair, senior vice president global design and merchandising, Ashley Furniture Inds.
- Mentoring Award: Valerie Underwood, Vice president, group sales-Midwest, Loloi Rugs
- Education Award: Lark Shirley-Stevens, executive director of marketing and membership, Furniture First
- Sales Excellence Award: Heather Bolick, senior vice president, sales, Manwah
- Future Leader Award: Stuart Stump Mullens, partner, Stump & Company
As part of the gala, WithIt will honor all the finalists for this year.
The WOW Awards Gala will be held on Sunday, Jan. 25, at the World Market Center, Worldview-B16. The event begins with networking and cocktails from 6-6:50 p.m., followed by a 7 p.m. dinner, with the awards ceremony from 8-9 p.m.
The 2026 WOW Awards sponsors include Andmore, Tempur Sealy, Jola Interactive, Elite Comfort Solutions – A Leggett & Platt Company, J.B. Hunt Final Mile, Serta Simmons Bedding and American First Finance.
