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| Natalia Pierce |
RESTON, VA – The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) has recognized Natalia Pierce, CMKBD from Detail by Design studio in Ontario, Canada as its first-place winner in the association’s first KCMA Design Awards competition.
After judges reviewed all the entries
in the first KCMA® Design
Awards program for 2024, Pierce was selected based on the total number of
points for her project. The announcement was made by KCMA CEO Betsy Natz.
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| Betsy Natz |
Entries were judged by a panel of six all-star judges on seven separate categories: Innovation, Aesthetics, Functionality, Durability, Utility, Emotional Quotient (EQ) and an Overall Rating.
The KCMA Design Award Program was the
association’s way of providing a great opportunity for architect, interior
design, builder, remodeler, and kitchen and bath design firms to showcase their
best designs, gain recognition among their peers, and build exposure for their
work and firm.
“The field of 21 entries, while
small, represented the crème de la crème of designers,” Natz added, “and I’m
sure as awareness builds about our new program – which involves KCMA member
cabinet companies as part of the criteria for entry – it will only expand in
bringing together great designs.
“It’s a way to spark community engagement by shining a spotlight on innovation, quality, and originality. We’re very pleased with the results.”
Entries for the KCMA 2024 Design Awards
program were submitted through April 1. Natalia, by earning First Award for
Best Kitchen Design, will receive a trip to the 2024 KCMA Spring Leadership
Conference to accept her award which includes airfare, accommodations, and a
$1,000 stipend for expenses.
She will also be featured on the
KCMA website. Her design included cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Cuisine Ideale.
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| Michael Horton |
The Second Award for 2nd Best Kitchen design received a $500 cash award. That spot went to Cassidy Jones, from Slate Creek Builders who used cabinets manufactured by KCMA member Dura Supreme Cabinetry.
Third Place was awarded to Michael
Horton from Horton Harper Architects, who used cabinets manufactured by
KCMA member Corsi Group, Inc.
“I’d like to personally thank all the
judges and participants for making our first Awards contest a success,” Natz
added. “We’re excited about what we’re happy to call our Second Annual KCMA
Design Awards program for 2025!”
For additional questions, contact: Jim Nowakowski, Phone: (847) 358-4848, Email:
CONTACT:
Jim Nowakowski
(847)
358-4848
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