Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove have announced the Global Winners of the 2022-2023 Kitchen Design Contest at the Winners’ Summit and Gala on October 14, 2024.
“The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest is a testament to the boundless creativity and vision of design professionals worldwide. The Global Winners are true innovators who have redefined what’s possible in kitchen design,” said Jim Bakke, President and CEO of Sub-Zero Group, Inc. “We are grateful to this talented group for incorporating our products into their remarkable projects, and we look forward to shaping the future of the kitchen together.”
The contest’s seven judges evaluated more than 1,600 entries from 11 countries and 44 states to determine 43 Finalists and one Student Winner, from which the Global Winners were selected. Finalists received an exclusive trip for two to the Winners’ Summit and Gala, including an awards dinner, judges roundtable discussion, local excursions, and opportunities to network and celebrate their achievements.
“This competition is truly one of the most prestigious in the industry, and it’s been incredible to see how it has evolved since its inaugural year in 1994, which I was fortunate to be part of,” designer and judge Mick De Giulio of de Giulio design told KBB. “Every year, the creativity and craftsmanship reach new heights and continue to impress. In this contest alone, we reviewed over 1,600 entries from all over the world, with judges representing four different countries. This year’s talent from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. was particularly strong.”
Sandra Agurto of Cabinetry Creations, Inc. said, “As judges and former finalists, seeing the contestants’ excitement allows us to relive the experience through their eyes. Even though we know the outcome, their reactions make it feel like we’re experiencing it for the first time all over again.”
Each Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist received $2,000 for achieving Finalist status. The following Global Winners were awarded additional cash prizes, totaling $215,000.
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove 2022-2023 Kitchen Design Contest Global Winners
Contemporary Kitchen Design
Traditional Kitchen Design
Transitional Kitchen Design
Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove 2022-2023 Kitchen Design Contest Judges
The panel of seven judges, each a previous Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest Finalist or Global Winner and an expert in their respective discipline, included:
Davy Swanenberg of Culimaat High-End Kitchens (Berlicum, Netherlands)
Mark Stumer of Mojo Stumer Associates (Greenvale, NY, USA)
Martin de Sousa of Designström (Toronto, ON, Canada)
Martin Holliday of Chiselwood (Lincolnshire, United Kingdom)
Mick De Giulio of de Giulio design (Chicago, IL, USA)
Sandra Agurto of Cabinetry Creations, Inc. (Orlando, FL, USA)
Stacy Eisenmann of Eisenmann Architecture (Berkeley, CA, USA)