HIGH POINT, NC — The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present the 2024 Manufacturer of the Year Award to Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, and the Partner of the Year Award to J.B. Hunt Transport Services in two different award celebrations at the upcoming Spring High Point Furniture Market. 

The Manufacturer of the Year and Partner of the Year is an annual recognition of the home furnishings industry’s highest achievers. Nominated by the industry and judged by a panel of peers, these awards honor industry professionals.

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC wins HFA 2024 Manufacturer of the Year

HFA CEO Mark Schumacher and HFA COO Shannon Williams will present the HFA 2024 Manufacturer of the Year award to Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, in an award celebration on Saturday, April 13 at 3:00 pm EST in the Ashley Furniture Showroom located at IHFC - H900, Hamilton, Floor 9.

"I am deeply honored and humbled to accept the HFA Manufacturer of the Year award on behalf of Ashley Furniture Industries,” states Todd Wanek. "This prestigious recognition is a testament to our incredible team's hard work, dedication, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We strive to deliver exceptional products and experiences to our customers, and this award is a validation of our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.”

J.B. Hunt wins HFA 2024 Partner of the Year

HFA CEO Mark Schumacher and HFA COO Shannon Williams will present the HFA 2024 Partner of the Year award to Brian Webb, EVP Final Mile Services, in an awards celebration on Sunday, April 14 at 10:00 am EST in the Home Furnishings Association Resource Center at Plaza Suites, first floor, I-527.

“Our goal is to support customers in every mile of the product journey, and being recognized with this award is tremendously encouraging for all of our teams working to provide the best end-to-end solutions,” said Brian Webb, executive vice president of Final Mile Services at J.B. Hunt. “We are so grateful for our relationship with the Home Furnishings Association, which has undoubtedly strengthened our efforts to create value for retailer supply chains and our growth as one of the leading logistics providers in the dynamic furniture industry.”