DayNa Decker's Botanika Collection was awarded "Best of Show" in the Best New Product Awards competition at Extracts, a division of the New York International Gift Fair (NYIGF). Five additional awards were presented in product-specific categories: Bath & Body; Beauty Accessory; Cosmetic & Fragrance; Natural/Organic; and Packaging. The winners and finalists were selected by a panel of trade editors based on several criteria: innovative design; creative use of materials/construction; and use of new materials/technology.
The summer 2009 winners and finalists, selected from more than 140 entries, are:
BEST OF SHOW:
- Dayna Decker (Los Angeles) for its Botanika Collection, a collection of candles, diffusers, parfum, bath and body products
BATH & BODY CATEGORY:
- Winner: Earthworks Products (Tustin, CA) for its Earthworks Soap Wrapper, eco-friendly hand-cut papers
- Finalist: Flora Napa Valley (Napa, CA) for its Olivina Meyer Lemon Body Butter
- Finalist: Seda France Candles (Austin, TX) for its Classic Toile hand lotion
BEAUTY ACCESSORY CATEGORY:
- Winner: Warren Tricomi Haircare (Ronkonkoma, NY) for its Green Walnut Masque, a repair treatment for hair
- Finalist: Dayna Decker (Los Angeles) for its Le Petite Parfum
- Finalist: Aglow A Soy Candle Company (Canoga Park, CA) for its Recycled Glass Vase
COSMETIC & FRAGRANCE CATEGORY:
- Winner: Fragonard Parfumeur (Grasse, France) for its Cette Nuit La, an oriental fragrance made of amber, leather, and patchouli in organic pouch
- Finalist: Floris London (London) for its Floris No. 89 Eau de Toilette
- Finalist: Fruits & Passion (Candiac, Quebec, Canada) for its Electric Fragrance Diffuser
NATURAL/ORGANIC CATEGORY:
- Winner: Compagne de Provence (San Diego) for its Ylang Noir Dry Oil, moisturizing oil for body
- Finalist: Dayna Decker (Los Angeles) for its Essence Buffer
- Finalist: Soy Delicious (Miami) for its Moisturizing Candle
PACKAGING CATEGORY:
- Winner: Tatine (Chicago) for its Garden & Forest Infusions, handmade candles in glass
- Finalist: Earthworks Products (Tustin, CA) for its Earthworks Soap
- Finalist: Berjang USA Inc (Rancho Domingues, CA) for its Jacadi Paris
"These products stand out in the already impressive field of high-caliber personal care products at Extracts,"said Melissa Engongoro, sales manager, Extracts.
