(August 14, 2024 – Denver, Colorado) – The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the 2024 recipients of the Society’s highest professional recognition, the annual ASID National Awards. The program recognizes designers and their transformative work in interior design across three main categories: the Legacy Awards, the Annual Awards and the FOCUS Awards.

“The ASID National Awards program proudly recognizes interior designers and their role in inspiring innovation and progress throughout our profession,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer, ASID. “Through their work – including projects, advocacy and volunteering – each of these winners has exhibited the highest caliber of design excellence through a fierce dedication to interior design. Not only are we thrilled to celebrate their accomplishments, but we are also excited to see their continued influence reflected throughout the design community.” 

The Legacy Awards recognize interior designers for their commitment to advancing the industry through their work and careers. The 2024 Legacy Awards winners are:

• Designer of Distinction | Kerrie Kelly, FASID, NKBA
• Luminary of Distinction | Lily Robinson, ASID 
• Steward of Distinction | AJ Paron, Hon. FASID, Associate Member IIDA, Associate AIA, LEED AP ID&C, WELL AP 

The Annual Awards celebrate the work and achievements of practitioners with significant design achievements throughout the year honoring educators, students, volunteers, advocates and more. This year’s Annual Awards recipients are: 

• Advocate of the Year | Virginia Weida, ASID, CFM, LEED AP, WELL AP 
• Student of the Year | Sydney Rens, ASID Student 
• Volunteer of the Year | Michelle Jacobson, ASID, MPS, NCIDQ, WELL AP, LFA, LEED AP ID+C, FITWEL, TRUE 
• Designer of the Year | Alison Faecher, ASID, NCIDQ, EDAC, LEED AP 
• Chapter of the Year | ASID New York Metro 
• Community Impact of the Year | Lucy Interiors for Make-A-Wish® Minnesota - Isaac's Treehouse  
• Educator of the Year | Kendra Locklear Ordia, ASID, IIDA, RID, NCIDQ, LEED AP 
• Firm of the Year | Corgan

The FOCUS Awards spotlight stellar design projects that address different areas of global issues. Addressing either wellness, diversity, community or climate, projects were selected on their ability to provide a framework and call to action to advance design in their respective category.  Winning projects of the FOCUS Awards include: 

Wellness FOCUS 

• Merit Recipient | Verdich Family, Mature Transitions by Design (Small Firm) 
• Winners | River Prairie Wealth Partners, Shelter Architecture (Small Firm) 
• adidas (GOLD, RED, and Performance Zone), Studio O+A (Medium Firm) 

Community FOCUS 

• Merit Recipient | Hope 7 Community Center, JMP Interiors (Small Firm)
• Winners | Luminary Arts Center, Shelter Architecture (Small Firm) 
• Field Station, CID Design Group (Large Firm) 

Diversity FOCUS 

• Winners | L’Oreal Headquarters, Studio Blitz (Medium Firm) 

Sustainability FOCUS 

• Merit Recipient | Blake Early Learning Center, HGA (Large Firm) 
• Winners | Princeton Project, Design Well Spent Co. (Medium Firm) 
• Greenpeace, Perkins&Will (Large Firm) 

The award winners were honored at the Diamonds in Denver awards reception during ASID’s conference, GATHER: Catalyst 2024, on Tuesday, Aug. 13 in Denver, CO.