by HIGH POINT — The Home Furnishings Association (HFA) will present the 2025 Trailblazer Award to Todd Wanek, CEO Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, the Manufacturer of the Year Award to Surya Inc and Partner of the Year Award to Synchrony in three different award celebrations at the upcoming Spring High Point Furniture Market. The HFA cordially invites industry press representatives to attend the award celebrations.
These Home Furnishings Association Awards 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.
Todd Wanek Wins HFA’s 2025 Trailblazer Award
Williams will present the HFA 2025 Trailblazer award to Todd Wanek, president and chief executive officer of Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC, in an award celebration at 3 p.m. ET Saturday, April 26 in the Ashley Furniture Showroom located at IHFC – H900, Hamilton, Floor 9.
“I am deeply honored to receive the HFA Trailblazer of the Year award,” Wanek said. “This honor reflects the incredible work of our entire Ashley team across the globe. For 80 years, Ashley has been committed to delivering the world’s best home furnishing values, selection and service, and we continue to innovate and evolve to meet the changing needs of our customers. This award isn’t
just about looking back at what we’ve accomplished; it’s about our ongoing commitment to moving the furniture industry forward through technology, continuous improvement and customer-focused solutions. We are deeply grateful to the Home Furnishings Association for this honor as it fuels our passion to continue pioneering innovations that will shape the future
of home furnishings.”
Surya Inc Wins HFA 2025 Manufacturer of the Year
Williams will present the HFA 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award to Satya Tiwari, president of Surya Inc. in an award celebration at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26 in the Surya Inc Furniture Showroom located at Showplace – 4100, Floor 4.
“Winning the HFA’s 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award is a true honor and a reflection of the strong partnerships that drive us forward, Tiwari said. “At Surya, we are committed to delivering exceptional products and service, working hand in hand with our customers and industry partners to create meaningful, lasting beauty and value. This recognition is a testament to the passion and
dedication of our team, and it inspires us to continue raising the bar for innovation, quality, and collaboration in the home furnishings industry.”
Synchrony Wins HFA 2025 Partner of the Year
Williams will present the HFA 2025 Partner of the Year award to Tony Foster, SVP, Synchrony’s Home & Auto, in an awards celebration on at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 27 in the Home Furnishings Association Resource Center at Plaza Suites, first floor, I-527.
“At Synchrony, we believe in equipping retailers with the innovative tools and resources they need to stay competitive in a dynamic marketplace,” said Curtis Howse, executive vice president and chief executive officer, Synchrony’s Home & Auto platform. “Being named the Home Furnishings Association’s 2025 Partner of the Year is a tremendous honor and underscores our deep commitment to providing innovative and flexible financing solutions that empower businesses, drive sales and enhance the customer experience. We are incredibly grateful to HFA for this distinction and look forward to continuing our work with its members to shape the future of home retail financing.”
