DESIGN AWARDS
The IIDA Ohio Kentucky Design Awards celebrates design through the recognition of outstanding project work in all Interior Design practice areas.
A chapter-wide Design Awards has always been a dream of ours. Thank you for joining us on Friday November 18th in Columbus, OH for our inaugural event!

2022 AWARD WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS, CHOSEN FROM OVER 120 ENTRIES. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO DESIGN EXCELLENCE IN THE STATES OF OHIO AND KENTUCKY.
2022 IIDA MEMBER OF THE YEAR WINNERS
MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Bethany Williams, IIDA, NCIDQ
Hiti, DiFrancesco, + Siebold
Bethany Williams has been an active IIDA member for over ten years, with roles including Kent State Campus Center President, Cleveland Akron City Center director, Chapter VP of Communications, and our 2021 Chapter President. In addition to her volunteerism within our chapter, Bethany is an active NCIDQ Ambassador for CDIQ sharing knowledge and educating interior designers on the value of the exam and its credentials. She also serves...
LEGACY
MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Tracy Sciano Vajskop, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C
Bialosky Cleveland
Tracy is the first female interior designer to be named an Associate Principal of Bialosky. She is widely respected as an interior design authority, particularly in higher education, hospitality, and workplace. She is dedicated to growing and sharing knowledge in the design industry and beyond. She has authored articles, serves on panels, portfolio reviews, career interviews, and job shadowing. Each year she serves as...
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Michelle VonderBrink, IIDA, LEED AP ID+C
Champlin Architecture
Michelle has been serving on the Cincinnati/Dayton student outreach team since she joined the organization in 2011, where she provides a connection between students and the design industry. She is a client team leader and leader of Champlin Architecture’s Interior design department. Michelle advocates for integrated design teams on every project. She has taken this passion to another level where she serves as a decade long volunteer and...
STUDENT
MEMBER OF THE YEAR

Jaclyn Vulcano
The Ohio State University
Jaclyn has been the Ohio State University IIDA Student Leader for the past 2 years. During that time, she has shown great leadership skills and always encourages her classmates to attend events and participate in IIDa. She takes initiative in event planning, and is always eager to help or provide feedback on how to propel IIDA forward for students. Her positive attitude is admirable as is her constant dedication to IIDA.
2022 Ohio Kentucky Interior Design Awards Jurors
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Lisa is a champion of people, processes, and procedures at O+A, overseeing operations
and reinforcing the culture that carries out the firm’s vision. As Managing Principal, she
brings to every project review over two decades of knowledge, an expansive scope of expertise, and...
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Lakiesha Stanley is an Interior Designer with a unique background in emergency medicine. She worked as an Emergency Room Nurse Technician for over 7 years before transitioning to the behind the scenes action as a Healthcare Interior Designer. She often speaks of...
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Mari Ansera, CID, IIDA, NOMA is a Senior Interior Designer at HGA, where she leads interior projects for workplace, education, cultural, and healthcare markets. With more than 13 years professional experience, she approaches the design process with curiosity, leaning in to...

























