Spaces4Learning names 2026 Product Awards winners

Spaces4Learning has selected 16 companies across 17 categories for its 2026 Product Awards, highlighting products for K–12 and higher education learning environments. Winners included repeat honorees such as Epson, Legrand, Haskell Education, SALTO by Case Systems, Tarkett and Whitney Brothers.

Why it matters: - The awards spotlight products that shape classrooms, libraries, science spaces, outdoor areas and campus infrastructure across K–12 schools, colleges and universities. - Multiple wins for several manufacturers signal which vendors are gaining traction in education procurement.

What happened: - Spaces4Learning announced the winners of its 2026 Product Awards on June 30, 2026. - Sixteen companies were honored across 17 categories. - The program recognized products for both K–12 and higher education learning environments. - Several organizations earned more than one award, including Epson America, Legrand, Haskell Education, SALTO by Case Systems, Tarkett and Whitney Brothers. - Spaces4Learning Editor-in-Chief Rhea Kelly said the winners are helping schools and campuses create more effective, engaging and future-ready learning environments.

The details: - Building Interiors - Carpet winners included Color Current by Patcraft for higher ed, Aftermath III SD by Tarkett for K–12, and ties in K–12 for Stellar Horizons by Interface, Edifice II SD by Tarkett and Primary Color by Tarkett. - Building Interiors - Ceilings went to Tectum® DesignArt® Ceiling & Wall Panels by Armstrong World Industries for both higher ed and K–12. - Building Interiors - Floorings recognized Transcribe carpet tile and LVT collection by Tarkett for higher ed and norament kivo by Interface for K–12. - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment - Classroom (Desks and Tables) awarded Pathmaker Table Collection by Haskell Education for higher ed and K–12, GRAVIT8™ Table by Marco for K–12 and SALTO Maker Table With Uprights by SALTO by Case Systems for K–12. - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment - Classroom (Other) went to Connectrac® Tamper-Resistant Receptacle Device by Legrand for higher ed and K–12. - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment - Classroom (Seating) recognized Minute Stool by Marco for K–12. - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment - Library awarded Pathmaker Table Collection by Haskell Education for higher ed and K–12. - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment - Science/Vocational (Desks and Tables) gave Platinum to Pathmaker Table Collection by Haskell Education for higher ed and Gold to the same collection for K–12, while SALTO Maker Table With Uprights by SALTO by Case Systems received Platinum for K–12. - Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment - Science/Vocational (Other) went to SALTO Maker Cart by SALTO by Case Systems for K–12. - Hygiene - Cleaning Fixtures recognized Lil Delux Portable Sink by Ozark River Manufacturing for K–12. - Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing - HVAC went to Kingspan KoolDuct System by Kingspan Insulation | North America for higher ed and K–12. - Outdoor Environment - Outdoor Furniture honored outdoorED™ Learning Pavilion by Whitney Brothers® and Childcraft Out2Grow Outdoor Furniture by School Specialty, both in K–12 tie finishes. - Outdoor Environment - Recreation Systems recognized Direct Bury Power Pedestal by Legrand for higher ed. - Technology - A/V Equipment went to Epson PowerLite® L790SE 7,000-Lumen Short Throw 3LCD Laser Projector with 4K Enhancement by Epson America Inc. for higher ed. - Technology - AR/VR Headsets & Hardware recognized Logitech MX Ink by Logitech for higher ed and K–12. - Technology - Printing/Imaging awarded Epson WorkForce Pro EM-C800 Workgroup Color Multifunction Printer by Epson America, Inc. for higher ed and Epson WorkForce Enterprise AM-C550z A4 Color Multifunction Printer with Inner Finisher by Epson America, Inc. for K–12. - Technology - Software recognized StarRez for higher ed. - Spaces4Learning said information on the 2027 Product Awards will be available on Spaces4Learning next year.

Between the lines: - The category mix shows demand for products that do more than furnish rooms; the winners cover power, HVAC, hygiene, outdoor learning and digital tools. - Repeat winners across multiple categories suggest education buyers are rewarding companies with broad product lines and cross-campus utility.

What's next: - Spaces4Learning plans to publish information about the 2027 Product Awards on its website next year. - Interested parties can contact Mallory Bastionell, CMO, at mbastionell@1105media.com for more information.

The bottom line: - The 2026 awards point to a market focused on flexible, durable and tech-enabled products that support modern learning spaces across age groups.