The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) announced the 2024 recipients of its 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 of ASID.

The Legacy Awards recognize interior designers' 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 projects that address different areas of global issues. Projects were selected to address wellness, diversity, community, or climate based on their ability to provide a framework and call to action to advance design in their 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
Winner
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)

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

For more information, visit asid.org.