PRIZES AND PRIVILEGES OF KATHA WINNERS

KATHA AWARDS TROPHY
ONSITE DISPLAY AT THE KATHA AWARDS 2024 GALLERY
EXCLUSIVE USE OF KATHA AWARDS PRODUCT DISTINCTION
ONE DEDICATED TOUCHPOINT ARTICLE ON FAMEPLUS.COM*
PUBLICITY ON CITEM SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS
FREE 9SQM OF RAW SPACE FOR MANILA FAME 2025


*For major category winners only.
If within a group participation, prizes shall be awarded to the specific group. Redemption of free space shall be done by the specified group regardless of plausible change in group members of the following year.

Awards
Categories


The KATHA Awards gives distinction to ingenious designs and encourages manufacturers to raise their design standards for Philippine export products and pursue a skillful exploration of new materials/processes.

MAJOR AWARDS

Best Product Design

Distinguishes new, innovative, purposeful, and artistically rendered interpretations of design ideas for furniture, home décor and houseware, lamps and lighting, fashion, and holiday and gifts products that inspire, level up, and positively transform lifestyle. One winner will be chosen from each product category.

Eco Design Award

Distinguishes a product or product collection developed with respect for a healthier and more sustainable environment. The products nominated for this category should exemplify the following:

  • Responsible, and durable product design and development that supports improvement of energy efficiency, social impact, and innovation;
  • Use of low impact materials and processes, designed for repair/reuse/recycling; and
  • Addresses reduced material usage, waste reduction, and toxicity.

SPECIAL CITATION

Best Booth Display

This special citation recognizes the booth design that captures the very essence of a smart, effective visual merchandising display. One (1) winner will be chosen for this category. One winner will be chosen from each product category.

Best Sustainable Booth Design

This special citation recognizes the booth design that makes intelligent, beautiful, and effective use of sustainable materials. One (1) winner will be chosen for this category.

#THROWBACK: KATHA Winners 2023 for Home, Fashion, and Lifestyle

Revisit the designs and pieces from last year's Manila FAME that left audiences in awe with their fresh takes and unique executions.

SUBMIT AN ENTRY


ACCESS THE
NOMINATION FORM


Multiple submissions per company are allowed. Kindly accomplish one form per submission.

For any inquiries, contact the MANILA FAME 2024 KATHA Awards Secretariat at [email protected] or [email protected]

ELIGIBILITY

MAJOR CATEGORIES

All products of exhibiting companies in the 72nd edition of Manila FAME Edition are eligible for self-nomination to the KATHA Awards Best Product and Eco-Design Categories except those developed or created by designers directly hired by and compensated for by CITEM for its Manila FAME Product Development Program. Products developed in partnership with the Design Center of the Philippines (DCP) for Artisans Village are eligible.

SPECIAL CITATION

Exhibiting companies whose booth design and product presentation exemplify the best of what the Manila FAME exhibitors can offer can be nominated for the Best Booth Design and Best Sustainable Booth Design Categories.

The Artisans Village is not eligible for the Best Booth Design category.


SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Companies must submit the following requirements for self-nomination on or before the specified deadline:

Accomplish the
self-nomination form
Submit at least three (3)
photos of the product
Provide brief description and rationale of the product
Prepare the actual product for physical presentation

KATHA AWARDS 2023 WINNERS