Telescope Casual received the 2019 Manufacturer of the Year Award from the International Casual Furnishings Association at Casual Market Chicago. Five manufacturers of outdoor furnishings were named finalists for this year’s award. The other honorees included Jensen Leisure Furniture, Lloyd Flanders, OW Lee, and Treasure Garden. These companies were selected for the award from online nominations in August among ICFA’s membership.

The finalists were selected based on the overall design and quality of their products, along with their merchandising, customer service, ethics, communications, and trade relations. Company profiles of the finalists were distributed to ICFA members for a second round of voting, and the company with the most votes were announced at the ICFA Awards Gala on Sept. 11 at the Hilton Chicago.