WithIT, the professional networking group for women in the home furnishings industry, will hold its annual 2013 WOW Awards dinner and ceremony Jan. 27 at the World Market Center in Las Vegas.
The group will present Kim Knopf of Innovative Mattress Solutions with its Leadership Award. Knopf is chief executive officer of the Winfield, W.Va.-based company, which owns and operates sleep-shop chains Mattress Warehouse and Sleep Outfitters.
Marketing solutions provider Wright Global Graphic Solutions, based in Thomasville, N.C., is to be recognized with the Mentoring Award.
Other honorees include Margaret Traub with furniture maker Adesso, who will receive the group’s highest honor, the Founders/Lifetime Achievement Award. Kiersten Hathcock of Mod Mom Furniture is to receive the Future Leadership Award. Kathy Ireland of Kathy Ireland Worldwide will receive the Legacy Award and Cheminne Taylor-Smith of the High Point Market Authority will earn the Education Award.
Tickets to the event may be purchased at WithIt.org. Individual tickets are $150; a table of 10 is available for $1,500. A cocktail reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the awards presentation. Sponsorships are also available. For additional information, contact Sara Lyke at [email protected].
