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March 18-20, 2025
LV Convention Center

ATTEND


2024 RECAP:
NHS Executive Summit

The NHS Executive Summit was a new conference program that took place on Day 2 (March 27) from 8 AM – 12 PM. It highlighted insights on consumer behavior, trends, supply chain and the state of the industry during sessions led by Ernst & Young, Houzz, Presidents Council, and more.



PRO Education Day

Expert-led education just for PROS covered the latest trends, best practices, and future forecasts through content curated by Buildxact, Houzz, Mechanical Hub, and more.



Foundations of Merchandising Management Live!

The North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA), a trade association dedicated to supporting the interests of the independent home improvement channel, will once again run the Foundations of Merchandising Management Series for Independent Retailers. The series is designed to train team members in advanced product sourcing, merchandising and acquisition strategies.


Inventors Education, Hosted by the United Inventors Association (UIA)

Each year during NHS, the United Inventors Association, the largest nonprofit inventor member organization in the country, hosts a special education event for inventors.

UIA offered educational seminars and “Shark Tank” style UIA Product Pitch Panels on stage hosted by business leaders to guide inventors down the path to success.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Happy Hour in the Backyard Beer Garden

Attendees and exhibitors visited the Beer Garden in NHS Backyard to kick back and enjoy some music while networking with peers at the end of Day 1 and Day 2!

Welcome Reception

The National Hardware Show Welcome Reception took place in the NHS Backyard  and celebrated being back together with some live music and drinks in the Beer Garden.

NHS Celebrity-Chef Cook-Off

The exciting NHS Cook-off returned in 2024! Chefs representing exhibitors in our BBQ & Grilling category went head-to-head in the Backyard to show their skills by creating a unique dish using a set of specific ingredients chosen by our host, Mitche Graf from BBQ Nation.

Winners were:

3rd Place: Chef Robbie Rensel representing East Oak
2nd Place and Best Appetizer - Chef Christopher Joe representing Cuisinart Outdoors
1st Place: Chef Steven O'Neill representing Bryson Industries, Inc.


NHS & NHPA Awards

Various awards were presented by NHS & the NHPA on Day 2 on the 3rd Floor Terrace inside the West Hall.

Awards included:

NHPA Retailer’s Choice Award

A group of independent retailers selected by the North American Hardware and Paint Association (NHPA) will walk the Show Floor looking for their favorite products. The winners will be announced during the NHPA Awards Ceremony and featured in Hardware Retailing and the NHS Show Daily email.

NHS Most-Loved Award

The top 5 companies with the most scans will be announced and presented with an award during the NHS Awards Ceremony!

Rising Star Awards

Top product picks from the New Product Area, Inventor Area (Next) & Made in USA, selected by esteemed media attendees and exciting celebrity guests!

Bragging Rights Awards (VIP Choice Awards)

NHS VIP buyers will be voting on the winners of this award after walking the floor looking for the exhibitors who stand out in the following categories:

  • Best New Product Display (in booth)
  • Most Memorable Booth
  • Most Interactive