2025 Beacon Awards Winners Announced
Honorees to Be Recognized During Awards Gala at the 2025 IHI Conference, July 30–31 at JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.
Hardware Connection will present its annual Beacon Awards during the 2025 Independent Home Improvement (IHI) Conference, July 30–31 in Orlando, Fla. Now in its 14th year, the Beacon Awards program honors standout performers in the hardware retailing industry. Winners will be recognized during the Awards Gala the evening of July 30 at the JW Marriott Grand Lakes.
Since 2013, the Beacon Awards have recognized independent hardware retailers across North America for excellence in customer service, innovation, leadership, and business growth. Each award celebrates a commitment to improving operations and strengthening communities through exceptional performance.
“This year’s award recipients represent the very best of independent retail,” said Doug Donaldson, editor of Hardware Connection. “Their accomplishments reflect the strength, creativity, and resilience of the hardware industry—and we’re honored to spotlight their work.”
This year’s Beacon Awards are made possible through the generous support of our sponsors. Do it Best, Orgill, and True Value—wholesale partners dedicated to independent retail success—anchor the program. Additional sponsorship from Ettore, Epicor, and Fluidmaster reflects a shared industry commitment to celebrating innovation and excellence. Hardware Connection sincerely thanks all sponsors for their essential support.
2025 Beacon Award Honorees
Retail Beacon Award
Honors individuals or companies with a lifetime of contributions to the hardware retail industry.
- Randy Andes, Randy’s Hardware, Ruckersville, Va.
- Peter Grebeck, Peter’s True Value Hardware, Milford, Mich.
- Theisen Family, Theisen’s, Dubuque, Iowa
Beacon Award for Best New Store
Recognizes innovation, design, and execution in launching a new hardware retail location.
- 3 Sons Hardware True Value, Big Lake, Minn.
- Coulee Hardware, Grand Coulee, Wash.
- Matt’s Building Materials, Pharr, Texas
Beacon Award for Digital Excellence
Sponsored by WD-40 Low Odor, this award honors a retailer whose website, social media, and digital marketing work together to deliver outstanding customer experience.
- Sullivan Hardware & Garden, Indianapolis, Ind.
For a full look at the Digital Beacon Awards—including all category winners—click here.
These winners will be celebrated during the Awards Gala during the IHI Conference on July 30. Full profiles of each honoree will appear in the September issue of Hardware Connection.
