GE Appliances Wins Big at KBIS 2026
Mar 18th 2026
Company earns top honors, including first-ever People’s Choice Award and Best Appliance Booth
GE Appliances, a Haier company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, earned top recognition at the 2026 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), receiving the Best Appliance Booth Award and the first-ever KBIS People’s Choice Award. Multiple products across its Monogram, Café, and GE Profile brands were also recognized for innovation and design.
Together, these honors reinforce the company’s leadership in product design, innovation, and immersive experiences brought to life through its House of Brands presence at KBIS.
A First for KBIS: GE Appliances Wins People’s Choice Award
The GE Appliances Design District — the company’s House of Brands experience — earned the first-ever KBIS People’s Choice Award, a new honor determined by attendee voting through the show’s mobile app.
“KBIS is one of the most exciting moments each year for our industry, and we’re thrilled that attendees chose the GE Appliances House of Brands booth for the 2026 People’s Choice Award,” said Mary Putman, company vice president of marketing & brand. “Our team set out to create immersive brand experiences across Monogram, Café, GE Profile and GE Appliances that showcased how innovation, design and technology come together to improve and enhance everyday life at home. It means a lot to our team to be recognized by the people who experienced it firsthand.”
Recognized for Design and Experience: Best Appliance Booth Award
The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show recognized GE Appliances with the prestigious Best Appliance Booth Award, honoring creativity, immersive design, and product innovation.
The annual Best Booth Awards recognize standout exhibits that capture the attention of designers, builders, media, and industry professionals. GE Appliances stood out in the appliance category by creating an engaging environment that brought its House of Brands to life.
The booth featured innovations from Monogram, Café, and GE Profile, demonstrating how connected appliances and thoughtful design can transform the modern kitchen. The experience also included product demonstrations and live interviews that extended engagement beyond the show floor.
Award-Winning Products Across the House of Brands
In addition to booth recognition, several products across GE Appliances’ House of Brands earned category awards following tours with top-tier media and industry outlets. Highlights include:
- Monogram 900 Series Dishwasher
- Café Side-by-Side Refrigerator
- Café Customizable Hood
- GE Profile Four Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant
- GE Profile Wall Oven with Cooking Assistant
- GE Profile Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker
These products reflect GE Appliances’ continued focus on combining design, performance, and connected tech to improve everyday life. Coverage of these innovations appeared in multiple outlets, including:
Advancing the Connected Kitchen with AI-Powered Innovation
At KBIS 2026, GE Appliances showcased multiple product innovations that reflect its growing focus on smart controls and adaptive features designed to make everyday cooking easier and more precise.
Key technologies highlighted in industry coverage included:
- CookCam™ with AI Technology – Built-in camera technology that recognizes what’s cooking, recommends the best Precision Cooking mode, and enables remote monitoring without opening the oven door.
- GE Profile™ Smart Built-In Convection Wall Oven with Cooking Assistant – Uses scientifically developed algorithms, expert-tested recipes, and precision cooking modes to help remove guesswork from everyday meals.
- Connected Kitchen Integration with Kitchen Assistant™ – The GE Profile™ wall oven connects with the GE Profile™ Smart 4-Door French-Door Refrigerator with Kitchen Assistant™ through the SmartHQ™ app, allowing owners to share recipes and manage grocery lists across appliances.
Media outlets highlighted these innovations as must-see releases, recognizing their intuitive features, elevated aesthetics, and real-world functionality. Here’s what they’re saying:
Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker Earns Spotlight in CNET Coverage
The GE Profile Opal Mini Nugget Ice Maker was featured among the most talked-about kitchen upgrades of the year, reflecting growing consumer interest in specialty ice and personalized beverage experiences in the home. Read about it in CNET below.
Record Attendance Caps Off a Standout KBIS 2026
As KBIS 2026 concluded with record attendance, GE Appliances showcased award-winning innovations across its Monogram, CAFÉ, GE Profile, and GE brands.
"During GE Appliances’ live show coverage, Bill Darcy, Jr., CEO of the NKBA, reacted in real time to the breadth of the House of Brands portfolio and said, “It’s mind-blowing what GE Appliances is bringing to the market. The diversity of products — there’s something here for everyone.”
Watch the highlights below!