Product of the Year Winners Revealed

NEW YORK — Product of the Year USA revealed the 16 winning products here last week that have earned the right to bear the Product of the Year designation.

Although products are initially nominated by their manufacturer, and the field is narrowed by a panel of industry judges, and consumers ultimately determine the winners.

In October, program partner TNS polled more than 100,000 consumers about the innovativeness of over 40 entries. Beginning in March, the red POY logo will appear on winning products and on in-store displays.

“The POY program and red logo take out the guesswork, and let people know a product stands out for its innovation, value and benefit to the consumer,” said Colleen Kelly, managing director of POY, in a statement.

The winners:

Frozen Foods: O Organics Four Cheese Stone Baked Pizza

Beverages: Canada Dry Green Tea Ginger Ale

Kid’s Nutrition: Mott’s For Tots

Child Care: Similac Simple Pac

Air Care: Oust Surface Disinfectant & Air Sanitizer

Body Care: Olay Spa Exfoliating Ribbons Body Wash

Cosmetics: Covergirl LashBlast

Hair Care: Pantene Pro-V Beautiful Lengths

Household Products: PUR Flavor Options

Insect Repellent: Off Smooth & Dry Aerosol

Men’s Deodorant: Degree Men Absolute

OTC Medicine: Zyrtec Allergy

Outdoor Products: Kelsyus Original Canopy Chair

Professional Hair Care: Wella System Professional Gloss On

Women’s Deodorant: Degree Women Ultra Clear

Home Technology: Duracell Color Mini Charger

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