(September 26, 2022, VANCOUVER, B.C.) — The Interior Designer Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) is excited to announce the winners of the 2022 Awards of Excellence. A total of 25 awards were given out in nine categories with designsolutions that span commercial and residential interiors.
The IDIBC Awards of Excellence have demonstrated the excellence and innovation of Registered Interior Designers in BC since 1981. The Interior Designer of the Year award was presented to Jennifer Hoffbeck RID for her stunning restaurant design, and Andrea McLean RID was awarded the prestigious Robert Ledingham Award for her residential design entitled, Big Sky Beach House. Chris Kourouniotis of CKDESIGN Associates, Chau Tran of MTA Urban Design Architecture Interior Design, and Inger Bartlett of Bartlett & Associates made up the panel of adjudicators.
“The pandemic changed our lives in many ways and continues to impact every decision made by IDIBC registrants. These talented and skilled designers showed they could overcome any challenge, with a renewed emphasis on simplicity, resilience and adaptability in their design solutions” said Shelley Penner, IDIBC President.
Submissions for the 2022 Awards of Excellence not only showcased the best of BC’s Registered Interior Designers, they were held as examples of how IDIBC and its registrants are doing their part to tackle climate change in tangible ways. This imperative weaves back to the three year strategic plan released by IDIBC with a focus on sustainability in alignment with their mission to elevate the designation of Registered Interior Designers.
“We are excited to be holding the 2022 Awards of Excellence in person at the Vancouver Convention Centre,” said Andrew Gardiner, IDIBC Executive Director. “The awards ceremony allows us to highlight the best and brightest in the interior design profession as well as the important role they play in the built environment.”
The IDIBC Awards of Excellence continue to maintain the highest professional standards of interior design in British Columbia.
Interior Designer of the Year
- Jennifer Hoffbeck RID IDIBC; 300 Main; Food and Beverage category
Robert Ledingham Award
- Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; Big Sky Beach House; Residential Total category
Awards of Excellence
- Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; Big Sky Beach House; Residential Total category
- Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; White Rock; Residential Total category
- Jennifer Hoffbeck RID IDIBC; 300 Main; Food and Beverage category
- Jennifer Hoffbeck RID IDIBC; Sherway; Food and Beverage category
- Deborah Day RID IDIBC and Kathe Epp RID IDIBC; Pleasant Valley Dental; Health Care and Personal Service Facilities
- Josianne Berube RID IDIBC; Sea to Sky Veterinary Clinic; Workplace Total category
- Annie Woolsey RID IDIBC; Flax Home Showroom; Retail and Kiosk category
- Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; White Rock; Specialty Design category
Awards of Merit
- Denise Ashmore RID IDIBC; Camosun; Residential Total category
- Josianne Berube RID IDIBC; Cedar Grove; Residential Total category
- Cristina Oberti RID IDIBC; Solo District – Cirrus; Multi-Residential and Sales Centres
- Y. Chu RID IDIBC; Avenue One; Multi-Residential and Sales Centres
- Monica Jeffers Mcleish RID IDIBC; THE ROOF at Black & Blue; Food and Beverage category
- Karen Wong RID IDIBC; Prova Bar & Kitchen; Food and Beverage category
- Karen Wong RID IDIBC; Stock & Supply; Food and Beverage category
- Jay Brooks RID IDIBC; CASK Whisky Vault; Food and Beverage category
- Karen Wong RID IDIBC; Hotel Belmont Vancouver – MGallery; Hospitality category
- Jacqueline Brynjolfson RID IDIBC; Pacific Plastic Surgery; Health Care and Personal Service Facilities
- Julie Campbell RID IDIBC and Robin Bailey RID IDIBC; Wesgroup Properties; Workplace Total category
- Ashlen Thomson RID IDIBC and Jenn Lembke RID IDIBC; Hudson; Workplace Partial category
- Janay Koldingnes RID IDIBC; ISL Engineering; Workplace Partial category
- Kenna Manley RID IDIBC; Capilano Trading Post; Retail and Kiosk category
- Denise Ashmore RID IDIBC; Camosun; Specialty Design category
For more information and high-resolution images of each of the Award recipients
– see the IDIBC Awards Press Kit
About Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDIBC)
IDIBC provides a regulatory framework of professional standards to serve the public interest and advance the profession of interior design. Its registrants must meet rigorous education, examination, and experience requirements, allowing them the exclusive right to use the title Registered Interior Designer. The 2021-23 Strategic Plan was developed by IDIBC, detailing its priorities to best serve the public, registrants, and the profession for years to come. IDIBC believes in advancing its registrants and educating the public through new Climate Action & Innovation and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. For more information, please visit www.idibc.org.
