MAPLEWOOD, N.J. – The New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID NJ) recently celebrated its annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA).
Emmy Award-winning George Oliphant of NBC’s George to the Rescue served as the evening’s emcee. He brought his appreciation for the challenges designers face to the 160 interior designers, sponsors, industry/affiliate partners and friends and family in attendance.
14 interior designers, one industry/affiliate partner and four design students won a total of 33 awards in 19 categories.
Designers could submit projects in residential and commercial / non-residential sectors. Winners spanned categories from Residential Single Space and Outdoor Living Spaces to Retail/Showroom, Exhibit Space, Public Spaces and Athletic Facility.
“The winning projects demonstrated purpose, integrity and creativity, underscoring how exceptional design has the power to transform spaces,” said Susan Farcy, ASID Associate and president of the New Jersey chapter.
The winners were:
Residential Single Space
Silver – Jennifer Carter, ASID Allied, Studio Envie, South Orange
Bronze – Rachel Nowikas, ASID Allied, RS Design Management, Morristown
Residential Apartment, Condo, Townhouse or Loft
Silver – Sheila Rich, ASID Allied, Sheila Rich Interiors, Monmouth Beach
Bronze – Diane Durocher, ASID, CID, Diane Durocher Interiors, Ramsey
Retail/Showroom, Exhibit Space, Public Spaces, Athletic Facility
Silver – Liz Curry, ASID Allied, Liz Curry Studio, South Orange
Residential Large Bathroom 51 square feet or more
Silver – Beth Insabella Walsh, ASID, CID, INSABELLADESIGN, Little Silver
Bronze – Veronica Aldana-Holbert, ASID Educator, CASA SOL Design Studio, Ocean Township
Outdoor Living Spaces
Gold – Sarah Storms, ASID Allied, Styled by Storms, Maplewood
Residential Two or More Spaces more than 5000 square feet
Bronze – Jennifer Pacca, Allied ASID, Jennifer Pacca Interiors, Wyckoff
Residential Small Kitchen 150 square feet or less
Bronze – Jennifer Carter, ASID Allied, Studio Envie, South Orange
Industry Partner Category
Gold – Baki Ildiz, Creative Touch Rugs, and Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID, Mannarino Designs, Holmdel
Silver – Paul Sarrubbo, JANUS et Cie
Residential Large Kitchen 151 square feet or more
Silver – Veronica Aldana-Holbert, ASID Educator, CASA SOL Design Studio, Ocean Township
Silver – Linda Granert, ASID, Granert Interior Planning & Design, Midland Park
Bronze – Rachel Nowikas, ASID Allied, RS Design Management, Morristown
Commercial Single Space
Liz Curry, Allied ASID, Liz Curry Studio, South Orange
Residential Small Bathroom 50 square feet or less
Silver – Sheila Rich, ASID Allied, Sheila Rich Interiors, Monmouth Beach
Specialty and Unique Interior Spaces
Silver – Jennifer Pacca, Allied ASID, Jennifer Pacca Interiors, Wyckoff
Bronze – Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID, Mannarino Designs, Holmdel
Residential Show House Space
Gold – Susan Farcy, ASID Associate, Susan Farcy Interior Design, Wyckoff
Silver – Arlene Reilly, ASID Allied, Bernards Decorating, Inc., Bernardsville
Bronze – Diane Durocher, ASID, CID, Diane Durocher Interiors, Ramsey
Residential Two or More Spaces: 2501-5000 square feet
Silver – Diane Durocher, ASID, CID, Diane Durocher Interiors, Ramsey
Bronze – Sarah Storms, ASID Allied, Styled by Storms, Maplewood
Residential Two or More Spaces 2500 square feet or less
Silver – Jennifer Pacca, Allied ASID, Jennifer Pacca Interiors, Wyckoff
Bronze – Anastasia Harrison, ASID, AHD & Co, Westfield
Hospitality Spaces, Hotel, Restaurant, Clubs
Bronze – Anna Maria Mannarino, Allied ASID, Mannarino Designs, Holmdel
Student Commercial Space
Silver – Sarah Triolo, Kean University
Bronze – Sarah Triolo, Kean University
Student Public Space
Gold – Miriam Alvarado, Kean University
Silver – Juliana Ross, Kean University
Bronze – Sujeiry Jerez, Kean University
Student Residential Space
Bronze – Mildred Alvarado, Kean University
The event supported The Warehouse NJ, a nonprofit that helps individuals and families create new beginnings by providing household items and furniture. Attendees were encouraged to donate via a QR code in the event program, with the first donors receiving floral centerpieces created by Jerry Rose Floral & Event Design.
