Product of the Year , the world's largest consumer-voted award for product innovation, is back with its brand recognition awards celebrating the very best in a host of household categories. They've done the leg work, so you don't have to. Established more than 30 years ago, Product of the Year currently operates in more than 40 countries with the same purpose: to guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Winners are determined by the votes of 40,000 consumers and earn the right to use the distinctive seal in their own marketing and sales communications for two years. See all 36 winners at productoftheyearusa.com .