Volunteer of the Year Award

The importance of volunteers to our Chapter cannot be overestimated. The Volunteer of the Year Award is our highest recognition for individual achievement to recognize an individual who, through example and accomplishment, provided outstanding volunteer service to the Chapter. The individual acknowledges and celebrates exemplary leadership that has had a significant and positive impact on advancing the interior design industry as well as the IIDA NE Chapter. These are people who rarely say, “No”, and are always willing to lend a hand. Only one Volunteer of the Year Award may be awarded per year and may only be awarded to a person one time, once per lifetime. Recipient must be a member of IIDA. Former Star Award winners are not eligible.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

- 2023: Debbie Petrarca, Industry IIDA // Providence City Center
- 2022: Jennifer Hanson, Industry IIDA // Providence City Center

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Award

This award acknowledges and celebrates exemplary leadership in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the interior design industry and community, with clear positive impacts in areas as a result of these efforts. This individual exemplifies the importance of diversity and inclusion in their volunteer efforts within the Chapter but also within their daily lives outside of the Chapter. Nominees should demonstrate:

• Creates and/or maintains a shared and inclusive understanding of diversity, multiculturalism, institutional bias, and affirmative action throughout their interactions and conversations.

• Actively works to dismantle institutional bias.

• Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment climate in their relationships and Chapter volunteer efforts.

This award is our highest recognition for individual achievement related to EDI and is awarded annually. Only one EDI Leadership Award may be awarded per year and may only be awarded to a person one time, once per lifetime. Recipient must be a member of IIDA.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

- 2023: Brian Potter, Industry IIDA // Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
- 2022: Jordan Cohen, IIDA // Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee

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Visionary Award

This award is presented to individuals who demonstrate any or all qualities of exceptional foresight, strategic thinking, creativity, advocacy, and vision, that furthers the advancement of the IIDA New England mission statement. Someone who is always thinking outside the box, asking the hard questions about why we do what we do and respectfully challenging the process. This person represents change, growth and progress for the Chapter. Only one Visionary Award may be awarded per year and may only be awarded to a person one time, once per lifetime. Recipient must be a member of IIDA.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

- 2023: Sarah Lesher, IIDA // K-12 Task Force
- 2022: Nicole Ward, IIDA // Student Engagement Committee

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Excellence in Mentorship Award

This award recognizes an individual who has excelled at supporting and mentoring others and demonstrates extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of others within IIDA NE and the industry. This person goes out of their way to include, guide, and mentor others within the chapter and community. Only one Excellence in Mentorship Award may be awarded per year and may only be awarded to a person one time, once per lifetime. Recipient must be a member of IIDA.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

- 2023: Amy Hill, Industry IIDA // Lifelong Leaders Network
- 2022: Ryan Akers, Industry IIDA // Design Awards Committee

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Advocacy Award

This award recognizes a person who exhibits excellence in advocating for the advancement of the Interior Design Profession. This person understands the transformative effect of interior design and its positive impact on public health, safety and welfare as well as its significant economic contribution within our community. This individual supports the legal recognition of the profession and participates in our mission to achieve professional licensure. Only one Advocacy Award may be awarded per year and may only be awarded to one person at a time, once per lifetime. The recipient must be a member of IIDA.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

- 2023: Stephanie McGoldrick, IIDA // Advocacy Committee
- 2022: Corinne Barthelemy, IIDA // Advocacy Committee

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Rising Star Award

This award is presented to a volunteer who represents the next generation of IIDA NE Chapter volunteers. This individual exemplifies unwavering passion and commitment to their role often taking initiative and going above and beyond the “call of duty” for their committee(s). They strive to support the greater mission of IIDA New England in everything that they do and have been in their current role for 3 years or less. Recipients must be a member of IIDA. Only one Rising Star Award may be awarded per year and may only be awarded to a person one time, once per lifetime.

PREVIOUS WINNERS

- 2023: Cat Mojo, Associate IIDA // K-12 Task Force & Hartford City Center Committee
- 2022: Rachel Terwilliger, IIDA // Student Engagement Committee

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Certificate of Appreciation

This award recognizes individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication and outstanding service to the IIDA NE Chapter as well as the industry and community. There is no limitation to the number of certificates which may be given, and recipients do not need to be members of IIDA.

RECIPIENTS

- 2023: Carly Bassett, Brett Berry, Meghan Briere, Bri Dazio, Chris Dormody, Katrina Eliadis Cloutier, Alison Wittenmyer Hall, Alyssa Hawran, Allison Hemeon, Joanna Jackson, Kelly Johnson, Allison Jones, Trevor Judd, Melissa Kalinowski, Ritsa Konstantinidis, Emily Kruse Logan, Tyra Leoveanu, Cris Maher, Jacqueline McGuire, Scott Montemerlo, Katie Munks, Cathy Murphy, Robert Pendleton, Julio Ramirez, Tiffany Riddle, Erika Roberts, Lara Robertson, Courtney Sawyer, Rachel Terwilliger, Carli Tine, Christine Wu
- 2022: Cynthia Bartley, Alison Berg, Heather Brunini, Ryan Daly, Bri Dazio, Lisa DesJardins, Chris Dormody, Linda Durant, Krista Easterly, Megan Ferro, Monica Hanley, Drake Hoffman, Allison Jones, Melissa Kalinowski, Rachel Lodi, Cris Maher, Kalyn Pavlinic, Jennifer Phan, Leah Raabe, Breanna Reboca, Deepa Venkat, Rachel Winston