{"id":168034,"date":"2026-03-28T05:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T09:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kbbonline.com\/?p=168034"},"modified":"2026-03-27T16:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:39:01","slug":"empava-earns-multiple-best-of-kbis-2026-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kbbonline.com\/award-news\/empava-earns-multiple-best-of-kbis-2026-awards\/168034\/","title":{"rendered":"Empava Earns Multiple Best of KBIS 2026 Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbbonline.com\/event-news\/empava-kbis-2026-mermaid-activation\/166927\/\">Empava<\/a> received multiple industry recognitions at the <span class=\"s2\">Kitchen &amp; Bath Industry Show<\/span> (KBIS) last month, earning top honors for its latest wellness and design innovations in the bath category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The company\u2019s Smart WiFi Indoor\/Outdoor Cold Plunge Tub received the Silver <span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kbis.com\/show-news\/best-of-kbis-2026-award-winners-announced\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best of KBIS 2026<\/a> Wellness Trailblazer Award<\/span>, recognizing innovation in wellness-focused kitchen and bath products. In addition, the plunge tub received a Best of KBIS 2026 Award from <span class=\"s2\">SheFinds<\/span>, while Empava\u2019s Sculptura Soaking Tub earned a Best of KBIS 2026 Award from <span class=\"s2\">Maxim<\/span>, highlighting the growing industry recognition of Empava\u2019s design-forward bath collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cThese awards reflect the growing importance of wellness and design-forward thinking in the home,\u201d said Ricky Cheng, president of Empava. \u201cWhether it\u2019s performance-driven recovery through cold therapy or a sculptural centerpiece that redefines the bath space, our goal is to create products that help homeowners design spaces that support both well-being and personal expression.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These recognitions highlight Empava\u2019s continued focus on bringing wellness, performance, and design innovation into the modern home. As homeowners increasingly prioritize recovery, relaxation and spa-like environments, Empava\u2019s expanding bath collection reflects a growing demand for products that support both well-being and elevated interior design.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Empava received multiple industry recognitions at the Kitchen &amp; Bath Industry Show (KBIS) last month, earning top honors for its latest wellness and design innovations in the bath category. The company\u2019s Smart WiFi Indoor\/Outdoor Cold Plunge Tub received the Silver Best of KBIS 2026 Wellness Trailblazer Award, recognizing innovation in wellness-focused kitchen and bath products. 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