2011 Smart Choice Awards Honorees

Broll Tools
The Broll is part dolly, part wheelbarrow and part garden cart. This innovative product makes it easy for seniors to do their  gardening by easily moving dirt, plants or water in a convenient 5-gallon bucket. 

Dunn-Edwards Corporation
Dunn-Edwards was recognized for its new low odor, zero-VOC paint. These qualities, along with its superior coverage, make it a good choice for use in senior facilities.

Enovative Kontrol Systems
This company offers an efficient, on-demand recirculation system for central water heating in multi-tenant residential and commercial buildings. It provides significant reduction in heat loss, pump operation and boiler gas usage.

Harvest Landscape Enterprises Inc.
Harvest Landscape Enterprises Inc. has developed a unique approach to landscape maintenance that enhances quality of life for seniors while reducing water consumption and maintenance costs for communities. 

MDC Wallcoverings
Tabrasa Dry-Erase Paint, presented by MDC Wallcoverings, transforms any smooth surface into a seamless high-performance dry-erase writing surface. This product qualifies for LEED compliance under EQ4.2 for Low Emitting Materials-Paint & Coating. 

Milgard Windows & Doors
An industry leader in window and door innovation, Milgard's SmartTouch technology was designed to engage with a simple, one-motion operation. Milgard was honored with the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation, a program that recognizes manufacturers who design user-friendly products that are easily accessible for people with functional limitations.

Mincey Marble Manufacturing, Inc.
Mincey Marble's was honored for the development of its innovative cast marble tub and shower panel system offering the realistic look of tile and grout. Creating a safe environment for bathing, Mincey panels are permanently sealed and sanitary therefore making them impervious to mold and mildew.

Steelwerks: Darrell Meyer @ 714-532-2200
Forever Frame by Steelwerks is an all-steel, welded pocket frame assembly for bathrooms that provides easy maneuverability for wheel chairs and walkers with no interference for full bathing access.

WellAWARE Systems
WellAWARE® Systems pro-actively identifies changes in vital wellness indicators such as sleep quality, bathroom visits, activity levels and more, by utilizing innovative passive technology.

Zero Carbon Alliance
Recognized for providing ways to reduce your carbon footprint and save you money with clean US renewable energy, Zero Carbon Alliance offers kits for home energy audits, home utility conservation and carbon offset products.