Awards

NEWS RELEASE
May 9, 2012

CANADIAN DECORATORS WIN BIG AT 2012 DECORATING AND DESIGN COMPETITION

TORONTO – Decorators from across Canada were recently recognized for their outstanding design submissions in the 2012 Decorating and Design Competition held by the Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA™). Winners were announced in front of industry peers during the 2012 CDECA™ Annual General Meeting in Toronto.

Projects were selected as Gold, Silver or Bronze winners in eight different categories by panels of independent judges.  The interior decoration and design categories were: Kitchens (2), over and under $35,000; Bathrooms (2), over and under $25,000; Interior Decorating (2), over and under $20,000; Commercial Project and Student Project.

“The continued success and growth of the decorating and design competition is nothing short of impressive,” said Deborah Casey, Awards Chair, CDECA™. “Judges always note the quality of work that comes in every year as they make hard decisions about which entries deserve a CDECA award. This year isn’t any different.”

Winning projects embody the innovation and creativity required to work within the Canadian interior decoration and design industry. These projects showcase a wide range of design talent in interior decoration through to major renovations and restoration projects.

This year, four members were honoured with multiple awards. Joanne Padvaiskas, of WOW! Great Place in Pointe-Claire, Quebec, received Gold in Bathrooms over $25,000 and Bronze in the Commercial category. Victoria-based Teresa Ryback, of td Swansburg Design Studio, won Gold in Bathrooms under $25,000 and Bronze in Kitchens over $35,000. Nathalie Tremblay, of Arch Design in Vaughan, Ontario, won the Gold in Kitchens under $35,000 and Silver in Kitchens over $35,000. Milton, Ontario’s Kasia Waloszczyk, of Chi Chi Home Boutique, rounded out the multiple award winners with Silver awards in both Kitchens under $35,000 and Interior Decorating under $20,000.

“It’s a wonderful feeling to be recognized for something I’m truly passionate about,” said Nathalie Tremblay. “I’m looking forward to highlighting my professional achievements by adding these two CDECA awards to my portfolio.”

CDECA™ would like to congratulate all winners and thank all participants in the 2012 Decorating and Design Competition. 

About CDECA

The Canadian Decorators' Association (CDECA™) is a professional not-for-profit association representing both Accredited and Student decorators and designers, and Affiliate businesses across Canada. Our goal is to foster the growth of the decorating industry in Canada; provide advocacy respecting policy matters; promote a positive image of the industry through proactive activities and events; and offer value to Members through upgrading of skills and knowledge. CDECA™ is the most influential Association representing decorators in Canada. For more information about CDECA™, please visit cdeca.com.

Contact Information:

For more information, additional photographs, or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Christina Mogk, Director of Marketing and Communications, CDECA™, info@MeCCinteriors.com, 416.578.4521

Bryan Sparks, Communications Co-ordinator, CDECA™ National Office, bsparks@cdeca.com, 416.231.6202