• 27 Feb, 2025

Sharp Home Appliances Wins Prestigious iF Design Award for the Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven in the Kitchen Appliance Category

Sharp Home Appliances Wins Prestigious iF Design Award for the Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven in the Kitchen Appliance Category

MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 26, 2025 -- Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA), a leader in innovative kitchen solutions, is proud to announce that the new Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven has been awarded the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 in the Kitchen Appliance category. This recognition highlights Sharp's commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology with exceptional design and functionality, setting new standards for home cooking.

The Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven features advanced technology that can cook a whole chicken, for example, approximately three times faster than a conventional oven*, perfect for a fast-paced lifestyle. Its industry-first Golden Heater** rapidly reaches high temperatures and works with other functions for superior results. With faster cooking and oftentimes no need for preheating, it offers exceptional convenience. Additionally, it includes True European Convection and Microwave Inverter technology, ensuring optimal performance and impressive results.

"We are thrilled and honored to receive the iF DESIGN AWARD for our Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven," said Jim Sanduski, President of SHCA. "This award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and creativity of our design and engineering teams. We are continually pushing the boundaries of innovation to meet the evolving needs of modern consumers, and this recognition reinforces our mission to bring smart, efficient and stylish solutions to kitchens."

With nearly 11,000 entries from 66 countries, the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 stands as one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. Over the course of three dynamic days in Hamburg, the international design community gathered, with 131 jurors from 23 countries carefully selecting the best and most exceptional designs. Sponsored by the non-profit iF Design Foundation, the award underscores the global significance of design, its social impact, and its ability to drive innovation toward a better future.

"The iF DESIGN AWARD emphasizes the revolutionary design of the Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven," said Peter Weedfald, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, SHCA. "We know that designers, professional chefs and all those who need more time back for their families will be thrilled with the usability, design and features, including its smart connectivity features and built-in preset menus."

The Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven stood out for its ability to combine advanced technology with user-friendly features and a visually appealing design that seamlessly integrates into modern kitchens.

For more information on the Sharp Celerity™ High-Speed Oven and other innovative products, visit at shop.sharpusa.com.

*Compared with whole chicken (approximately 5.9 lbs) in the Sharp Stainless Steel European Convection Built-In Single Wall Oven (SWA3052DS)

**Electronic cooking appliance with Golden Carbon Heater.

About Sharp Home Electronics Company of America (SHCA) – Montvale, NJ
SHCA is the US Consumer Products Group of Sharp Electronics Corporation, the US sales subsidiary of Sharp Corporation, a worldwide developer and manufacturer of one-of-a-kind premium technology products.  SHCA includes our premium home appliances manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN, together with the sales & marketing, and servicing of home electronics based in Montvale, NJ.  Leading products include Sharp AQUOS® TVs, Sharp Carousel®, Microwave Drawer™ Ovens, SuperSteam+™ ovens, and Plasmacluster® Ion air purifiers.

Sharp Corporation appears on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies for 2025. Sharp Electronics Corporation received a 2024 award for Best Places to Work in NJ. Learn more at www.sharpusa.com.

Sharp, AQUOS, Carousel, Microwave Drawer, SuperSteam+, Plasmacluster, Celerity and all related trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sharp Corporation and/or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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