The Interior Designers Institute of B.C. (IDIBC) held its annual Awards of Excellence on September 23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. A total of 25 awards were given out in nine categories with design solutions that span commercial and residential interiors.

The IDIBC Awards of Excellence have demonstrated the excellence and innovation of registered interior designers in B.C. since 1981. Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit are presented to the outstanding submissions, culminating with the prestigious Interior Designer of the Year and Robert Ledingham Award.

The Interior Designer of the Year award was presented to Jennifer Hoffbeck RID for her stunning restaurant design, and Andrea McLean RID was awarded the prestigious Robert Ledingham Award for her residential design entitled, Big Sky Beach House.

Jennifer Hoffbeck, 300 Main

Chris Kourouniotis of CKDESIGN Associates, Chau Tran of MTA Urban Design Architecture Interior Design, and Inger Bartlett of Bartlett & Associates made up the panel of adjudicators.

“The pandemic changed our lives in many ways and continues to impact every decision made by IDIBC registrants. These talented and skilled designers showed they could overcome any challenge, with a renewed emphasis on simplicity, resilience and adaptability in their design solutions” said Shelley Penner, IDIBC president.

Submissions for the 2022 Awards of Excellence not only showcased the best of B.C.’s registered interior designers, they were held as examples of how IDIBC and its registrants are doing their part to tackle climate change in tangible ways. This imperative weaves back to the three year strategic plan released by IDIBC with a focus on sustainability in alignment with their mission to elevate the designation of Registered Interior Designers.

The winners are:

Awards of Excellence

• Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; Big Sky Beach House; Residential Total category
• Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; White Rock; Residential Total category
• Jennifer Hoffbeck RID IDIBC; 300 Main; Food and Beverage category
• Jennifer Hoffbeck RID IDIBC; Sherway; Food and Beverage category
• Deborah Day RID IDIBC and Kathe Epp RID IDIBC; Pleasant Valley Dental; Health Care and Personal Service Facilities
• Josianne Berube RID IDIBC; Sea to Sky Veterinary Clinic; Workplace Total category
• Annie Woolsey RID IDIBC; Flax Home Showroom; Retail and Kiosk category
• Andrea McLean RID IDIBC; White Rock; Specialty Design category.

Awards of Merit

• Denise Ashmore RID IDIBC; Camosun; Residential Total category
• Josianne Berube RID IDIBC; Cedar Grove; Residential Total category
• Christina Oberti RID IDIBC; Solo District – Cirrus; Multi-Residential and Sales Centres
• N. Y. Chu RID IDIBC; Avenue One; Multi-Residential and Sales Centres
• Monica Jeffers Mcleish RID IDIBC; THE ROOF at Black & Blue; Food and Beverage category
• Karen Wong RID IDIBC; Prova Bar & Kitchen; Food and Beverage category
• Karen Wong RID IDIBC; Stock & Supply; Food and Beverage category
• Jay Brooks RID IDIBC; CASK Whisky Vault; Food and Beverage category
• Karen Wong RID IDIBC; Hotel Belmont Vancouver – MGallery; Hospitality category
• Jacqueline Brynjolfson RID IDIBC; Pacific Plastic Surgery; Health Care and Personal Service Facilities
• Julie Campbell RID IDIBC and Robin Bailey RID IDIBC; Wesgroup Properties; Workplace Total category
• Ashlen Thomson RID IDIBC and Jenn Lembke RID IDIBC; Hudson; Workplace Partial category
• Janay Koldingnes RID IDIBC; ISL Engineering; Workplace Partial category
• Kenna Manley RID IDIBC; Capilano Trading Post; Retail and Kiosk category
• Denise Ashmore RID IDIBC; Camosun; Specialty Design category.