OMA Award Winners 2026
July/August 2026
July/August 2026
Stanton Studio
Stanton Carpet reimagined its retail identity to create a high-impact showroom experience. The objective was to create a merchandising system that reflected Stanton’s elevated, design-forward positioning while remaining durable, modular, and easy to shop across a wide range of dealer showroom sizes.A modular, architectural “building-block” system was developed that balances visual refinement with functional performance. At the core of the solution is a first-of-its-kind Universal Pin System, engineered to seamlessly accommodate two board sizes without visual disruption. Created by Innovative Marketing Solutions, 1320 N Plum Grove Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173; (Web Site) www.innovativemarketing.com; Gold Award
Mondelez Digital Character Endcap
Mondelez wanted to provide dynamic branded, engaging display that draws customer attention to alert them of localized promotions. The solution needed to be flexible, grow revenue specific to each locations product inventory/supply chain challenges and meet grocery retailers’ expectations. The Cartoon like Characters on each side of the display bring dimensionality and eye catching attention from down the aisle while playing off the playfulness and joy that these snacks bring to consumers. Created by Unified Resources in Display, 55 Bushes Lane, Elmwood Park, NJ 07747; www.unifiedrid.com, and Global Merchandising Services, 93G S Railroad Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621; (Web Site) www.globalmerchandisingservices.com; Silver Award
Breville USA Gladiator Display
Breville USA wanted to develop a versatile, impactful & elegant free-standing shop-in-shop solution to showcase a complete assortment of the brand’s premium Small Kitchen Appliance products in a relatable and engaging format. The final solution would incorporate video inspiration, back-lit product information and a built-in ability for Brand Ambassadors to demonstrate products on site. Created by ImageWorks Display, 415 Wachovia St.,Winston-Salem, NC 27101; (Web Site) www.imageworksdisplay.com; Gold Award
St-Germain Cocktail Cart and Tasting Center
Bacardi USA developed this display to encourage trial for St-Germain liqueur. Made from a combination of metal components, wheels, and a canopy, this display provides storage for excess product below and highlights the quality and flavor profile of this elderflower liqueur; while offering a mechanism for sharing cocktail recipes. The French canopy-style display captures the consumer’s imagination evoking the feeling of sitting at an outdoor café or poolside in the summer while enjoying an elderflower cocktail of choice. Created by Bish Creative, 945 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047; and HH Global, 203 N LaSalle St #1800, Chicago, IL 60601; (Web Site) www.bishcreative.com
; Gold Award
Crest White Strips Display
Procter & Gamble needed a smarter alternative to prevent theft of its teeth whitening products. Customer discussions revealed that bulk “sweep” theft during peak traffic was driving frequent out-of-stocks, inconsistent planogram compliance, and weakened brand blocking. Locked cases solved shrink but sacrificed shopper experience and sales velocity. The solution combined a Slow-Feed Pusher System with an Anti-Sweep Shelf Cover to create layered, mechanical deterrence without restricting legitimate customers. An adjustable cover limited access to only a few items at a time, preventing bulk removal, while the Slow-Feed mechanism introduced controlled resistance to discourage sweep behavior. Created by siffron, 8181 Darrow Road Twinsburg, OH 44087; (Web Site) www.siffron.com Bronze Award
Oura Gen 4 Ring Costco Pallet
Oura Health wanted to place a durable display at Costco. The core structure of this display was engineered using a combination of MDF and steel to ensure strength and stability. An acrylic showcase was placed at the center of the display to highlight and protect the actual products while maintaining a premium presentation. The display incorporated multiple silicone rubber ring sizers, allowing shoppers to easily identify and confirm the correct ring size in-store. Magnetic, interchangeable graphic panels were integrated into the skirt, providing flexibility for graphic updates. Created by Bay Cities, 5138 Industry Ave., Pico Rivera, CA 90660; (Web Site) www.bay-cities.comBronze Award
Evan Williams Eggnog Display
Evan Williams wanted to create a strong visual destination tied to holiday traditions to promote Evan Williams Eggnog. A secondary objective was to drive impulse purchases by highlighting Evan Williams Eggnog as a convenient, ready-to-serve holiday offering. The concept was developed internally with a clear focus on making the product the hero. An in-store destination was created anchored by an oversized, iconic glass of eggnog paired with cinnamon sticks, an immediately recognizable holiday cue that sparked conversation and reinforced seasonal tradition. Wood and powder-coated sheet metal provided strength and stability for shelving, while a vac-formed clear acrylic glass filled with molded urethane “eggnog” delivered realistic visual impact without excessive weight. Created by The MRL Group, 511 SE 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; (Web Site) www.mrlpromotions.comGold Award
Moen Verso Display
Moen wanted to bring its newest product, the Verso™ Handshower, to life in a high-traffic club store environment through a compact yet powerful countertop display. The objective was to transform a traditionally passive category into an interactive experience that allowed shoppers to physically engage with Moen’s Magnetix® docking technology, which securely snaps the handshower back into place (even when your eyes are closed). The display was value-engineered to balance durability and cost, utilizing 18-gauge steel for structural integrity and heat. Created by Innovative Marketing Solutions, 1320 N Plum Grove Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173; (Web Site) www.innovativemarketing.com; Bronze Award
Yamaha Lubricant Display
Yamaha Motor Co. wanted to elevate the in-store presentation of its lubricants by creating a bold, cohesive destination that would stand out in high-traffic retail environments and reinforce the brand’s premium positioning. SEG graphics were incorporated to allow for quick and cost-effective updates, ensuring the program could evolve alongside product messaging. Gravity-feed shelving provided consistent, front-faced presentation across the assortment, while integrated LED downlighting enhanced product visibility and created a clean, modern aesthetic that drew shoppers in from across the sales floor. Created by Innovative Marketing Solutions, 1320 N Plum Grove Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60173; www.innovative mark eting.com. Bronze Award.
(Web Site) www.point1.caBronze Award
Motorola Crystals Collection Showcase Display
Motorola wanted to develop a clear, lid-style enclosure that expresses prestige while heroing Motorola’s technology, using minimal visible hardware and clean lines so the product appears to float like a piece of fine jewelry. The objective was to transform a tech device into a premium, giftable centerpiece that rewards closer inspection at the counter. Created by Impact Displays Group, 310 13th St., Carlstadt, NJ 07072; (Web Site) www.impactpop.comBronze Award
Coppertone Digital Endcap
Coppertone wanted to drive incremental summer sun care sales by disrupting shopper autopilot behavior and reinforcing Coppertone’s Trusted Sunscreen leadership at point of purchase. This display features 4 synchronized digital screens delivering unified vertical storytelling. LED edge illumination and under-base glow enhance aisle visibility. Modular construction helped Coppertone scale the national rollout. Created by Global Merchandising Services, 93G S Railroad Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621; and TAG Worldwide;www.tagusworldwide.com; Gold Award
Liquid I.V. Summer Mass Display
Liquid IV needed a mass display to be placed in key grocery and mass retailers such as Walmart and Target to expand brand awareness. The solution was a corrugated, octagonal display featuring a motion-sensored, battery-operated replica that showcased the Liquid I.V. experience, attracting attention and securing additional floor space. Created by Bish Creative, 945 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047; (Web Site) www.bishcreative.comBronze Award
Hisense 100 Costco Display
Hisense wanted to develop a high-impact Costco endcap to showcase its 100-inch television and capture shopper attention in the busy warehouse environment. The display combined bold graphics with a durable, retail-ready structure that highlighted the scale and premium features of the product. The result was a visually striking presentation that reinforced the brand’s innovation and created strong in-store presence. Created by TRG Packaging & Display Solutions, 1301 S. 47th Ave., Cicero, IL 60804; (Web Site) www.teamtrg.comSilver Award
Heaven Hill Bottled In Bond Display
Heaven Hill needed a permanent off-shelf solution that could communicate value, craftsmanship, and trust in off-premises spirits stores. It wanted to educate consumers on the significance of the Bottled-in-Bond designation. This display blends dark wood tones, matte gold accents, Heaven Hill blue, and modern Art Deco geometry to deliver a refined, upscale presence. Created by The MRL Group, 511 SE 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; (Web Site) www.mrlpromotions.comGold Award
818 3D Display
818 tequila needed an off-shelf solution in spirits stores that could break through visual clutter. It wanted to reinforce the brand’s celebrity ownership by Kendall Jenner as a driver of brand equity, cultural relevance. This display makes the bottle, and specifically the label the hero. The design leveraged 818’s strong visual equity and social media presence, translating familiar digital cues into a dimensional, in-store experience. 3D vac-form technology creates depth, scale, and stopping power. Created by The MRL Group, 511 SE 5th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; (Web Site) www.mrlpromotions.comBronze Award
TaylorMade Qi35 Display
TaylorMade needed a highly visible retail display for the launch of the TaylorMade Qi35 driver that captured shopper attention, and reinforced the brand’s leadership in precision fitting technology. The display needed to perform across varied retail environments while remaining fast and easy for store teams to assemble. This four-way stacked totem functions as a vertical billboard, delivering visibility from all angles. Framed, two-sided graphics showcase hero imagery and golfer profiles. Created by The Imagine Group, 1000 Valley Park Drive,Minneapolis, MN 55379; (Web Site) www.theimaginegroup.com Silver Award