ASID Illinois
ASID Illinois Design Excellence Awards 2025
Winners Gallery
Frank Jose, Jon Fante, Marcel Menegolla
Contract Under 5,000 SF
First Place
Italia Kitchen: Upon entering the showroom, the striking double-island stainless steel kitchen serves as the showroom's focal display
CBRE Design Collective
Contract Over 5,000 SF
First Place
SmithGroup
Healthcare
First Place
To meet rising behavioral health needs and reduce emergency department strain, the new EmPATH Unit provides a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment that destigmatizes care and promotes voluntary engagement.
AECOM
Recreational Facility / Spa / Fitness
First Place
George Markoutsas
Kitchen
Honorable Mention
Katie Wozniak, Isabella Roncone
Kitchen
First Place
George Markoutsas, ABLAZE Design Group - Jennifer DeCleene, DeCleene Creative
Kitchen Scullery / Back Kitchen
First Place
Erika Maroney, Katie Wozniak
Bath
First Place
Beth Boyd & Mary Shea
Bath by Small Firm (3 employees or fewer)
First Place
Yamini Hingorani, ASID and Francesca Anderson
Powder Room
First Place
Emerald green tortoise shell wallcovering was the jumping-off point for this powder room
Brianne Bishop Design
Residence Under 3,000 SF
First Place
Entry
Tom Stringer, Brooke Voris
Residence Over 3,000 SF
First Place
Letty Allen
Design for Individual with Specific needs / Aging in Place / Universal Design
First Place
The "after" features shown include: 4 layers of dimmable lighting, non-polished textured surfaces to eliminate glare, curbless shower entry, assist bars along with tiled horizonline to re-enforce balance and radiant heat under tile along with automated moisture sensor to eliminate mold growth.
Yamini Hingorani, ASID and Francesca Anderson
Showcase Space - A space designed and implemented in a showhouse (ex. Lakeforest Showhouse, Dreaming of Design, RNDD Gallery Walk)
First Place
The VIP Room: The dramatic abstract art and modern furnishings add drama to a quite nook. We were required to keep the black pipe and drape as requested by the showroom.
Cynthia Bolton-Smith, Allied ASID
Outdoor Space
First Place
Perched on top a lush Caribbean hillside, this outdoor retreat features resort-style lounging, an infinity-edge pool, and layered spaces for entertaining, all wrapped in bold black-and-white details and sweeping ocean views.
Yamini Hingorani, ASID and Francesca Anderson
Living Room / Family Room Design
First Place
Focal wall highlighting the transformed fireplace. The long room is anchored with this central seating area softened by dramatic curved sofas.
Relic Design LLC, Terese Poulos Allied ASID
Dining Room Design
First Place
Yamini Hingorani, ASID and Francesca Anderson
Bedroom Design
First Place
Serene and calming Primary Bedroom
Erika Maroney, Katie Wozniak
Millwork / Built-ins
First Place
Lauren Ashley Allan
Historic Restoration: Contract or Residential
First Place
Front Kitchen Looking to Dining Room and Living Space
Michael Abrams, Gina Valenti, Srinidhi Sundararaju
Specialty Spaces (Stairs, Elevator Lobby, Coffee Bar, Transportation, Home Office and Kids Playroom)
First Place
Gary Lee Partners
Furnishings - Upholstery and/or Casegoods
First Place
Maya Romanoff
Surfaces - Treatments for Walls, Countertops and/or Ceilings
First Place
Lauren Ashley Allan
Custom Textile: Rugs/ Fabrics/ Wallcoverings/ Bedding
First Place
Clemson Brignall
Residential Project completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
First Place
Kelsey K. Evans
Commercial Project completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
First Place
Bianca D'Alessio
Commercial Project completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
Honorable Mention
Abigail Ortman
Kitchen or Bathroom Project completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
First Place
Bianca D'Alessio
Rendering completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
First Place
Lily Jade Atwood
Portfolio completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
First Place