Beacon Awards Honor Top Retailers, Full Profiles in September Hardware Connection
Saturday, September 20, 2025
TAVERNIER, Fla., Sept. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Retailers honored with the 2025 Beacon Awards are profiled in the just-released September issue of Hardware Connection. The magazine presented its 13th annual Beacon Awards during the Independent Home Improvement (IHI) Conference, held July 30-31 in Orlando, Fla. Winners were recognized at the Awards Gala on July 30 at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes.
Launched in 2013, the Beacon Awards spotlight independent hardware retailers across North America who excel in serving their communities, growing their businesses, and driving innovation. The Hardware Connection's new Digital Beacon Award was introduced this year to recognize retailers who excel in digital presence, online engagement, and innovative use of technology to serve customers.
The 2025 Beacon Award honorees include:
Retail Beacon Award
Honors individuals or companies with a lasting impact on the hardware industry.
-- Randy Andes, Randy's Hardware, Timberville, Va.
-- Peter Grebeck, Peter's True Value Hardware, Milford, Mich.
-- Theisen Family, Theisen's Home--Farm--Auto, Dubuque, Iowa
Beacon Award for Best New Store
Recognizes excellence in launching a new retail location with outstanding customer and community experience.
-- Coulee Hardware, Grand Coulee, Wash.
-- Matt's Building Materials, Pharr, Texas
-- Three Sons Hardware True Value, Big Lake, Minn.
Beacon Award for Digital Excellence
Introduced this year, this honor highlights a retailer whose website, digital marketing, and social presence create a standout online experience.
-- Sullivan Hardware & Garden, Indianapolis, Ind.
"These retailers represent the very best of independent retail," said Doug Donaldson, editor of Hardware Connection. "Their accomplishments reflect the creativity, resilience, and impact that define this industry--and we're proud to spotlight their achievements."
The Beacon Awards are made possible thanks to sponsors who support excellence across the independent hardware channel, including Do it Best, Orgill, True Value, Ettore, Epicor, Fluidmaster and WD-40 Low Odor.
About the Beacon Awards
Established in 2013, the Beacon Awards are presented annually by Hardware Connection to honor the top performers in independent hardware retail. Categories include lifetime achievement, new store development, and digital engagement.
About Hardware Connection
Hardware Connection is the leading digital publication for independent hardware retailers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. Learn more at thehardwareconnection.com. Read the September issue with Beacon Award winner profiles.
Media Contact
Doug Donaldson, editor
Hardware Connection
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646.508.7904
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