The American Home Furnishings Hall Of Fame Foundation Announce Hosts for Induction Celebration
Furniture World News Desk on
4/26/2018
American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation recently announced that entrepreneurs, TV personalities and best-selling authors Drew and Jonathan Scott will host the Induction Celebration on Oct. 14 during the High Point Market. Hosts of multiple top-rated HGTV series, the twin brothers co-founded Scott Living in 2014.
“Drew and Jonathan will bring their talents to the Induction Celebration as we honor 30 years of exceptional leadership and the men and women who have helped build and define our great industry,” says Jeff Child, president of the Foundation board of directors. “They quickly agreed as members of the industry and will be creatively involved in the planning with Celebration Chairman Michael Amini.”
“We are so passionate about this industry and humbled by the opportunity to participate in the induction ceremonies during the 30-year anniversary,” says Jonathan. “We appreciate the leaders who have paved the way for designers such as ourselves and are honored to be taking part in the industry’s most prestigious gathering of leaders,” adds Drew.
Co-founders of Scott Brothers Global, which includes Scott Brothers Entertainment and Scott Living, Drew and Jonathan are hosts of multiple top-rated HGTV series including the Emmy-nominated and Canadian Screen Award-winning Property Brothers, Brother vs. Brother and Property Brothers at Home. Their shows are watched by millions of fans in over 150 countries. Jonathan, a renowned designer and licensed contractor, and Drew, a seasoned agent and real estate expert, have bought and renovated real estate for over 20 years. The brothers have a rare knack for finding fixer-uppers and turning them into stunning properties, all while entertaining audiences and followers alike with their winning blend of sibling rivalry and humor. They are bona fide social media stars as well, with a social reach of more than seven million combined across their social media accounts.
In addition to their on-screen and social media success, Drew and Jonathan are a rising global lifestyle brand with multiple extensions into music, media and retail. They co-founded Scott Brothers Entertainment, which produces award-winning and engaging content in all genres for TV, film and digital platforms. The Scott brothers expanded their brand with the creation of Scott Living, a collection of home goods including indoor furniture, décor, textiles, mattresses and bedding, available at a variety of North American retailers including Amazon, QVC, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Lowe’s.
In September 2017, Drew and Jonathan released their memoir, It Takes Two: Our Story. In April 2016, they released Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide To Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House, a comprehensive guide for any first-time homebuyers as well as existing homeowners looking to upgrade their space. Both books quickly became New York Times and Wall Street Journal best sellers.
Outside of their career endeavors, Drew and Jonathan were recently named Habitat Humanitarians by Habitat for Humanity. The brothers are also very active when it comes to environmental responsibility and the advancement of clean, renewable energies. For the past two years, Jonathan has co-hosted 24 Hours of Reality with former Vice President Al Gore. Both events were incredibly successful.
Most recently, Drew was a finalist on the 25th season of ABC’s wildly-popular Dancing with the Stars.
The brothers have been featured on The Today Show, The View, Live with Kelly and Ryan, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America, Bloomberg TV and Entertainment Tonight, among others, as well as in People, Forbes, Fast Company, Money, Parade, USA Today, Men’s Health, Redbook, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and more.
More about American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation: Founded in 1988, the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., is an international, industry-wide organization founded to preserve the home furnishings history and to celebrate exceptional individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry. Membership includes eligibility to nominate candidates for consideration by the Selection Committee, and the opportunity to help preserve the history and heritage of the industry. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, 83 percent of all funds support our history and leadership programming. The organization is based in High Point, North Carolina, at 202 Neal Place, Suite 101, and can be reached at 336.882.5900.