CDECA ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE …
PROFESSIONAL & STUDENT
DECORATING & DESIGN AWARDS COMPETITION

On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Education Committee, and Jana Nor, the Chairman of the Awards Committee, I am pleased to announce the winners of our prestigious Awards Competition.   First place winners were presented with beautiful engraved crystal vases. Both first and second place winners received awards certificates and cash prizes. The CDECA cocktail party following Trade Day at the Interior Design Show in Toronto on February 22, 2008 was the perfect venue for presenting the awards and showcasing the winners with a slide show of their winning designs. 

We are justifiably proud of the talent of our members.  We thanks all those who entered and encourage the winners to promote their business and themselves.  We also want to thank the judges of the competition for their excellent work at selecting the winners.  We thank the Marketing Committee under Director, Tobi Brockway for organizing the Awards party.

CATEGORIES:
RENOVATION CATEGORY                                           NEW CONSTRUCTION CATEGORY   
1st place winner  - Valerie Rowley, Bolton, ON      1st place winner  - Harvey Winks, Toronto
2nd place winner - Sara Nadeau, Wolfville, NS      2nd place winner - Deborah Casey, Ottawa

UNLIMITED BUDGET CATEGORY                                INTERIOR DECORATION CATEGORY   
1st place winner  - Mairi Vasil, Unionville, ON        1st place winner  - Anita Vizzini, North York
2nd place winner -Gwen Grover, Wellington, ON    2nd place winner - Deborah Casey, Ottawa

STUDENT CATEGORY   
1st place winner  - Rebecca Grim, Millgrove, ON
2nd place winner - Renae Sawatzky, Langley, BC

We look forward to another exciting competition next year!

Dayle Laing
CDECA, Director of Education

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Whether you are building a new home, renovating or improving an existing home, or just changing your home décor, the many local and national home shows are the place for you! Home shows offer you a place to find the right products, services, and advice you’ll need to help you get started or complete an existing project. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear speakers who are experts in many areas of home improvements.

Typically, home shows bring together hundreds of exhibitors offering exciting products and services and featuring all the latest technology and trends. CDECA often offers an
“Ask a Designer” booth or stage to help answer your questions. If you have access to your house plans, show them to our Interior decorator and designer members to help plot out suggestions and recommendations. Or bring your paint or fabric ideas with you and our professionals can help steer you in the right direction.

CDECA’s presence at home shows throughout Canada offers you a chance to discover a wealth of information, providing inspiring ideas that are both practical and affordable. If you are looking for specific products or services, or are open to suggestions, recommendations and ideas, CDECA’s professionals can help direct you to an appropriate local resource which will be within your budget.