CHICAGO - OW Lee, a manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture, fire pits, and accessories based in Ontario, Calif, earned the 2013 Manufacturer of the Year Award at the International Casual Furniture & Accessories (ICFA) Market Apollo Awards on Thursday, September 19th. The event brought together manufacturers and specialty stores to celebrate excellence in the casual furniture industry.

One manufacturer was honored in each of eight categories. Manufacturers were then judged on: design and quality of products; merchandising; customer service; ethics; communications; and trade relations.

“We are very honored to be awarded Manufacturer of the Year,” said Terri Lee Rogers, president of OW Lee Co. “All of our employees work really hard to deliver the best and so this award means a lot to each and every one of us.” This is OW Lee’s second year in a row winning this prestigious award. They also received the Manufacturer of the Year Award in 2010 and 2012. 

Pictured above (left to right): Chris Goff; Beverly Lee; Terri Lee Rogers; and Bob Lee of OW Lee at the Apollo Awards.