2023 Awards Winners
EXCELLENCE for INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS
ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR
John Barron Clancy, ART Architects
DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Vani Sayeed, Vani Sayeed Studios
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Meichi Peng, Meichi Peng Design Studio
DESIGNER TO WATCH
Tina Marguerite Sylvester, Marguerite Interiors LLC
COMMUNITY SPIRIT
Jacqueline Becker, Jacqueline Becker Fine Art Consulting
SERVICES
SPOTLIGHT AWARD
John Speridakos, Cosmos Painting
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
Elaine Fredrick, Elaine Fredrick Photography
STUDENT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
Maren Found, Endicott College
PRESIDENT’S AWARD
John Trifone, Minotti
IFDA INTERNATIONAL 2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS
IFDA International Trailblazer Award Winner
Patti Carpenter
IFDA International Honorary Recognition Award Winner
Ellen Gefen, Gefen Marketing
GALA DESIGN AWARD PROJECT CATEGORIES
INTERIOR DESIGN - TRANSITIONAL
Living Room – Justine Sterling Design
Dining Room – Elms Interior Design
Bath – Sam Kachmar Architects and Mandarina Interior Design Studio
Kitchen – The Design Studio
Specialty Guest House – Vivian Robins Design
Specialty Art Loft – Sage Conti Design
INTERIOR DESIGN - MODERN
Living Room – Trevor Fulmer Design
Dining Room – Pavlides Studio
Bathroom – Eleven Interiors
Kitchen – Diane Burcz Interior Design
Specialty Pool House – Pavlides Studio
Specialty “The Viewing Room” – Zen Associates
INTERIOR DESIGN - TRADITIONAL
Living Room – LeBlanc Design
Dining Room – Justine Sterling Design
Bathroom – SKM Designs LLC
Kitchen – Sacris Design
Specialty Pub – FBN Construction + Warrior Design & Decor
Specialty Bar – Vani Sayeed Studios
ADDITIONAL PROJECT CATEGORIES
Best Landscape Design – Kimberly Mercurio Landscape Architect
Best Commercial Design – Embarc Design
Best Showroom – The Design Studio + Natasket Avenue Showroom
Best Use of Smart Home Technology – simpleHome