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ASID Tennessee Interior Design Awards Nominations

ASID Tennessee invites practitioners, Industry Partners, and student members to submit nominations for the Interior Design Awards (IDAs).

These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions, dedication, and service to the ASID Tennessee Chapter and the interior design community.

In addition to recognizing ASID members, the Tennessee Humanitarian Award provides an opportunity to honor a deserving individual who may not be an ASID member.

For nomination reference, the member types are as follows:
Practitioner Member: Individuals who practice in the field of interior design. Levels include Professional, Allied, and Associate.
Educator Member: Individuals who are faculty or staff within a post-secondary interior design program.
Student Member: Individuals actively enrolled as a student within a post-secondary interior design program.
Affiliate Member: Individuals that support the profession of interior design (other than Practitioner, Educator, or Student).

Please review the award categories and eligibility criteria below, then complete the nomination form to recognize individuals deserving of these honors.

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This is the highest honor bestowed by the Chapter. Presented to a Professional or Allied Member who has a proven history of participation in a wide range of ASID activities and community service over the years. Additionally, the recipient must be a published designer.

Previous winners listed below are not eligible:

Anita Baltimore, FASID
Susan Ballard, ASID
Susan Besser, ASID
Lon J. Brown, ASID †
Dan Burton, ASID †
Kim Costner, Allied ASID
Kenneth Cummins, ASID
Alice Davis, ASID
Dwane Dishner, Allied ASID
Jane Easterly, ASID
Evelyn Gammon, ASID
Deborah Griffin, ASID
Shirley Hames, ASID
Sarah Hathcock, ASID
Phyllis Jackson, ASID
Tiny Jones, ASID
Heather Kellow, ASID
Marcia Knight, ASID
Jim Laney, ASID
Peggy Laney, ASID
Kippie Leland, ASID
Ted Leland, ASID †
Janis Lisle, ASID
J. Miller, ASID
Margaret Neal, Allied ASID
Kathy Sandler, ASID
Leslie Shankman-Cohn, ASID
Linda E. Smith, ASID
John Starbuck, ASID
Connie Strock, ASID
Connie Vernich, ASID

† In Memoriam

Presented to a non-member who has championed the ideals of ASID's platform directives, including:

  • Sustainability
  • Aging
  • Health, Safety & Welfare
  • Global Issues
Presented to a member of the academic community, affiliated with an accredited school who has promoted the advancement of Interior Design education and has exhibited the commitment to enhancing the student experience and knowledge through education and example.
Industry Partner who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design. IP’s must have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding loyalty and support to the TN Chapter of ASID.

Presented to a Practitioner, IP, or Student Member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and volunteer service in supporting and promoting the professional practice of interior design and the ASID Tennessee Chapter.

Eligibility Requirement:
The recipient must not be a member of the current or immediate past ASID Tennessee State Board.

Click here to view the current board.

Presented to a practicing interior design member who demonstrates a commitment to the professional practice of interior design. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school within the past five years.

Award Benefit:
One year of ASID membership dues paid by the ASID Tennessee Chapter.

Selection Criteria:
Recipients are selected by the immediate past and current Chapter Boards based on the following requirements:

  1. Submit a completed application, including education and work history.
  2. Submit a 200-word essay on "What It Means to Be a Professional Designer."
  3. Commit to serving a one-year term on an ASID Tennessee District or Chapter Board during the upcoming year.

Presented to a student affiliated with an ASID school chapter or an independent ASID student member in good standing who demonstrates a commitment to the professional practice of interior design.

Award Benefit:
A $100 gift certificate for books and/or supplies.

Selection Criteria:
Recipients are selected by the immediate past and current ASID Tennessee State Boards based on the following criteria:

  1. Grade Point Average (GPA)
  2. Portfolio
  3. Teacher recommendations (minimum of one, maximum of three)
  4. Submit a 200-word essay addressing one of the following topics:
    • "What It Means to Be a Professional Designer"
    • "How Do You Envision Your Future in Interior Design?"

Presented to an ASID member who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and volunteer service in supporting and promoting the professional practice of interior design within an individual district of the ASID Tennessee Chapter.

Eligibility Requirement:
The recipient must not be a member of the current or immediate past ASID Tennessee State Board. Click here to view the current board.

Districts:

  • Memphis Area
  • Nashville Area
  • Knoxville Area
  • Chattanooga Area

Presented to an Industry Partner who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to supporting the professional practice of interior design through outstanding loyalty and service to an individual district of the ASID Tennessee Chapter.

Districts:

  • Memphis Area
  • Nashville Area
  • Knoxville Area
  • Chattanooga Area