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Bethany Stough
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Vienna, Va. (Sept. 2, 2026) — Window + Door’s editorial staff is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Window + Door Awards. This year’s Window + Door Awards received a renewed sense of life featuring exciting new categories and recognition for winners at GlassBuild America 2026 for the first time since 2019. The heightening of this awards program is a testament to the importance and innovation of the residential space.
The program debuted two award categories this year. The new Legacy Leadership Award highlights individuals who put in the hard work, day in and day out, and are the ones who make this industry truly special. Another new category is the Best Residential Case Study Award, meant to shine a spotlight on the beautiful and unique projects that the residential space is capable of.
“This year’s Window + Door Awards really capture where our industry is headed,” says Window + Door Editor Laurie Cowin. “With the return of recognition at GlassBuild America and the addition of categories like Best Residential Case Study and the Legacy Leadership Award, we’re not just celebrating great products — we’re celebrating the people and projects driving real innovation in fenestration. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners!”
The competition’s 10 winners are featured in the July/August issue of Window + Door. Winners will also be recognized at a ceremony at GlassBuild America in Las Vegas, Sept. 23–25. The winners of Best Residential Case Study and Legacy Leadership Award will be honored on Sept. 23 from 8:40 A.M. to 9 A.M. and all product winners will be honored on Sept. 24 from 8:40 A.M. to 9 A.M.
The 2026 Window + Door Award Winners are:
- Best Residential Case Study
Framing Sonoma
Nominating company: Miter Brands - Legacy Leadership Award
Dan Marvin
Nominating company: Infinity by Marvin - Best Digital Tool
Soft Tech V6 Advantage — X3D Visualizer
Nominating company: Cyncly - Best Machinery/Equipment
jFlex SFMC
Nominating company: Joseph Machine Company - Most Innovative Entry Door
555 Series Pivot Door System
Nominating company: Awake Window & Door - Most Innovative Patio, Multi-Slide, Multi-Panel Door
LePage Multislide
Nominating company: LePage Millwork - Most Innovative Window
Universal Series Wildfire Resistant Windows (WFR)
Nominating company: Cascadia Windows & Doors - Most Innovative Window or Door Component (Tied Category)
Intercept Extreme warm-edge spacer
Nominating company: Technoform - Most Innovative Window or Door Component (Tied Category)
insulbar ESPOC
Nominating company: Ensinger Inc. - Unique Innovation
Innovio
Nominating company: Andluca
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