Thanks Everyone!!

We received some fabulous feedback about the 2015 Design Excellence Awards Gala and we thought we’d share some of them!!

Please feel free to let us know what you thought by contacting

communications@nkbaottawa.org

“The Gala was very thoughtfully planned, the food was great. Big screens were placed very well so that everyone could see…”

“It was an awesome event…count me in for next year!!”

“…lots of awesome memories and such a beautiful space!”

“…really liked the decorations throughout.”

“It was a great event and everything was 100%.”

“Well done a fantastic evening”

“Thank you for a lovely event. We’re so pleased to have been part of the event!”

“Thank you for hosting a wonderful evening for the design community!”

A big thank you, from us to you. It’s the people who make an event a success and we thank each one of you for making this year something to remember!!

Winner’s List!

The Design Excellence Awards and NKBA Ottawa would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to all of this year’s winners. Keep an eye out for next years awards!

2015 NKBA Ottawa Design Excellence Awards

Creative concept

1^st place: Nathalie Tambay, Designing to Stay

2^nd place: Natalia Pierce, Detail By Design

Best new designer

1^st place: Erica Naish, Out of the Box Kitchen Design

2^nd place: Cynthia Marleau-Ryder, Sarah Kidder Design

Bathroom: Classic/traditional ($10,000-$24,999*)

1^st place: Tim Rutherford, Elliott Renovation Inc.

2^nd place: Shannon Callaghan, Copperstone Kitchens

Bathroom: Classic/traditional ($25,000-$39,999*)

1^st place: Wael Bakr, Laurysen Kitchens

2^nd place: Nathan Kyle, Astro Design Centre

Bathroom: Classic/traditional ($40,000+*)

1^st place: Walter Bunda, Astro Design Centre

Bathroom: Contemporary/modern ($10,000-$24,999*)

1^st place: Candace Sutcliffe & Alex Diaz, Art House Developments

2^nd place: Darren Walker, Kitchen Craft Cabinetry, with Urbandale Construction

Bathroom: Contemporary/modern ($25,000-$39,999*)

1^st place: Shannon Callaghan, Copperstone Kitchens

2^nd place: Colin Meredith, Perspective Renovations

The Look for Less, bathroom (under $10,000*)

1^st place: Sarah Kidder, Sarah Kidder Design

Powder room

1^st place: Candace Sutcliffe & Alex Diaz, Art House Developments

2^nd place: Julia Enriquez, Astro Design Centre

Kitchen: Classic/traditional ($20,000-$39,999*)

1^st place: Peter Valiquet, Astro Design Centre

2^nd place: Darren Walker, Kitchen Craft Cabinetry, with Cornelis Grey Construction

Kitchen: Classic/traditional ($40,000-$59,999*)

1^st place: Heather Tardioli, Laurysen Kitchens

2^nd place: Julia Enriquez, Astro Design Centre

Kitchen: Classic/traditional ($60,000-$79,999*)

1^st place: Ewa Stys, Muskoka Cabinet Company, with Sonya Kinkade, Sonya Kinkade Design

Kitchen: Classic/traditional ($80,000+*)

1^st place: Julia Enriquez, Astro Design Centre

Kitchen: Contemporary/modern ($20,000-$39,999*)

1^st place: Tim Rutherford, Elliott Renovation Inc.

2^nd place: Elnaz Shahrokhi, Laurysen Kitchens

Kitchen: Contemporary/modern ($40,000-$59,999*)

1^st place: Dean Large, Astro Design Centre

2^nd place: Dawn Tite, Muskoka Cabinet Company

Kitchen: Contemporary/modern ($60,000-$79,999*)

1^st place: Stacey Price and ACCO Kitchen & Bath

2^nd place: Candace Sutcliffe & Alex Diaz, Art House Developments

Kitchen: Contemporary/modern ($80,000+*)

1^st place: Nathan Kyle, Astro Design Centre

2^nd place: Dean Large, Astro Design Centre

The Look for Less, kitchen (under $20,000*)

1^st place: Shelley Robertson, Centura Tile

Other rooms

1^st place: Natasha Nash, Laurysen Kitchens

Best transformation, kitchen

1^st place: Dean Large, Astro Design Centre

People’s Choice, bathroom

Wael Bakr, Laurysen Kitchens

People’s Choice, kitchen

Wael Bakr, Laurysen Kitchens

Doris Lacroix award

Jacques Cousineau, Prémoulé

Meet our Judges!!

Here are our judges.

As a chapter (Ottawa) it is part of our task to provide qualified individuals to serve the community. We are emphasising that in the upcoming years, so its apropos that we have qualified individuals judge. Verne and Maria both have extensive National Kitchen and Bath Association training and certifications. Hence why they were chosen to judge…as kitchen and bathrooms should be judged by their qualified peers. Verne previously worked out of Ottawa, so she knows this market very well. Glen and Jamie regularly appear on TV/web, where most of our clients get inspiration from.

Canadian Judges:

Verne MacDonald (Verne MacDonald Designs)

Certified Kitchen Design Certificate (CKD)
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Math and Fine Arts

http://vernemacdonalddesign.com/resume/

Glen Peloso & Jamie Alexander (Co-founders of Peloso Alexander Interiors)

(acted as ONE judge)

An extensive experience in commercial, hospitality and residential design. A combined 40 years of experience & an upholstery line branded “Glen & Jamie Designer Collection”.
Appeared in Print and TV throughout North America and internationally on HGTV and Food network.

http://glenandjamie.com/about

American Judge:

Maria Stapperfenne (Huston Lumber & Supply Co d.b.a. Tewksbury Kitchens & Baths)

Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD)
Serves on the Board of Directors of NKBA for 2016 as our current President – National level.
Judged at NKBA National level.