Celebrating winning kitchen and bath designs, the NKBA Georgia chapter’s “2024 Designs of Distinction Awards Gala” was held on October 17, 2024. Under twinkling lights, guests experienced the charming Tuscan courtyard, massive industrial bow trusses and replica of Michelangelo’s Laurentian Library staircase at the vintage Summerour Studio venue in Atlanta. In addition to the chapter’s professional design and membership awards, the evening was punctuated with the popular student competition, cocktails, dinner, photo opportunities and lively music. A highlight of the NKBA Georgia chapter’s year, all reveled in the showcased talent, good food and friends.
Daniela Gonzalez of Gwinnett Technical College won 1st Place in the Student Award category.
Gabby Martin of the University of Georgia won 2nd Place in the Student Award category.
NKBA Georgia Chapter’s 2024 Designs of Distinction Winners
Small Bath Winner – Caren Danneman, CKD, CBD
Medium Bath Winner – Susan Fossum
Large Bath Winner – April Haggard
Small Kitchen Winner – Caren Danneman, CKD, CBD
Medium Kitchen Winner – Tori Ashmore
Large Kitchen Winner – Cristi Holcombe
Open Floor Plan Kitchen Winner – Caren Danneman, CKD, CBD
Other Room Winner – Caren Danneman, CKD, CBD
Selection Studio Winner – Giovanna Berrios Laucella
Bath Vignette Winner – Rasha Francis
Kitchen Vignette Winner – Construction Resources
Kitchen & Bath Showroom Winner – April Haggard
Manufacturer/Distributor Showroom – Richelieu
First Time Entry – Candice LePorte
Student Award – 1st Place – Daniela Gonzalez, Gwinnett Technical College
Student Award – 2nd Place – Gabby Martin, University of Georgia
Hurt-Thelen Award – Tori Ashmore
NVP “Newest Volunteer Player” Award – Fanny Cartujano
Diane Coker Service Award – Lisa Brooks
Marc Tyson and David Martinez greet guests at the NKBA Georgia chapter Designs of Distinction gala event.
Rod Moran, Yolanda Badia and Jaime Maldonado attended the event.
The NKBA Georgia Chapter leadership team. Top row from left: Amanda Barnes, David Martinez; front row from left: Maria Szeglowski, Cailin Thelen, Amanda Grimshaw.
From left, honorees included Fanny Cartujano, April Haggard, Candice LePorte, Giovanni Laucella, Giovanna Berrios Laucella, Lisa Brooks, Tori Ashmore, Cristi Holcombe, Caren Danneman, Daniela Gonzalez, Rasha Francis, Evan Hill, Michel Njem, Antonette Copeland, Maria Szeglowski, Gabby Martin
