Awardees recognized for impact, innovation, and advocacy in design
The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) has announced the recipients of the 2025 National Awards, the Society’s highest professional recognition. The program is presented across three categories: the Annual Awards, the Legacy Awards, and the FOCUS Project Awards. From projects that champion wellness and sustainability to individual practitioners shaping the future of design, this year’s honorees represent the best of the interior design community.
“ASID’s National Awards honor the individuals and projects that illuminate the transformative impact of design,” said Khoi Vo, chief executive officer, ASID. “This year’s honorees — from trailblazing practitioners to community-focused projects — demonstrate how thoughtful, inclusive design can inspire well-being, equity, and innovation. We are proud to elevate the stories of these award winners and fuel continued excellence across our profession.”
The Annual Awards celebrate the work and accomplishments of practitioners with outstanding design achievements throughout the year, honoring educators, students, volunteers, advocates and more. This year’s Annual Awards recipients are:
Chapter of the Year | ASID California Peninsula Chapter
Student of the Year | Gemma Cullen, ASID Student
Advocate of the Year | Dana Nunn, FASID
Volunteer of the Year | Lauren McDonald Stewart, FASID
Educator of the Year | Becca Terpstra, ASID Educator
Community Impact of the Year | Humble Design
Firm of the Year | Pamela Hope Designs
Designer of the Year | Dina Lamanna, ASID
The Legacy Awards honor individuals, organizations and teams who have demonstrated innovation and pioneered new paths within the design world. The 2025 Legacy Awards winners are:
Steward of Distinction | Debra Levin, Hon. FASID
Luminary of Distinction | Kay Sargent, FASID
Firm of Distinction | ICRAVE | Journey
Designer of Distinction | Tim Schelfe, FASID
The FOCUS Project Awards spotlight the work of firms advancing the core values of the design profession through built projects. Each award honors a different facet of design excellence: wellness, community, sustainability and diversity. This year’s FOCUS recipients are:
FOCUS Wellness – Small Firm Winner | Valor House by McLain by Design Interiors
FOCUS Wellness – Medium Firm Winner | Denali Tower Office by Bettisworth North Architects and Planners
FOCUS Wellness – Large Firm Winner | Gardner Skelton by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
FOCUS Wellness – Large Firm Merit Recipient | Bigfork ImagineIF Library by Cushing Terrell
FOCUS Community – Medium Firm Winner | Greater Chicago Food Depository by Partners by Design
FOCUS Community – Large Firm Winner | Whitman-Walker Health, Max Robinson Center by Perkins&Will
FOCUS Community – Large Firm Merit Recipient | Marvin Headquarters by HGA
FOCUS Sustainability – Large Firm Winner | 4 Roots Education Building by Little Diversified Architectural Consulting
FOCUS Diversity – Small Firm Winner | LGBT Life Center by INNOVATE Architecture & Interiors
Award recipients were recognized during GATHER 2025, ASID’s national conference, held Aug. 17-19 in Atlanta. The ASID 50 Awards, Annual Awards and Legacy Awards were presented during the “Cheers to Excellence” Awards Reception and Anniversary Toast, while the FOCUS Project Awards were announced during the Opening Keynote and State of Society Session.
To commemorate ASID’s 50th anniversary this year, the Society introduced a special honor – the ASID 50 Award – recognizing 50 individuals with lasting contributions to the profession across the past decades. The full list of honorees is available at https://www.asid.org/asid50awards.
More information about the 2025 National Awards recipients is available on ASID’s website.
About ASID
The American Society of Interior Designers believes that design impacts lives. Through its programs, networks, and advocacy, ASID serves all those who are a part of the interior design profession and practice. This support extends to their membership, encompassing practitioners of all levels of training across all sectors of design, including Affiliate Members and Partners to represent all contributors of the built environment. ASID thrives on the strength of cross-functional and interdisciplinary relationships among designers of all specialties, including workplace, healthcare, retail and hospitality, education, institutional, and residential. As a leader in shared conversations around topics that matter in design, from evidence-based and human-centric design to social responsibility, well-being, and sustainability, ASID showcases the impact of design on the human experience and the value interior designers provide.
ASID will mark its 50th anniversary in 2025. Celebrating 50 years of industry leadership, ASID is committed to broadening the impact for the future of design in all of the places we work, play, and heal. Learn more at asid.org.