EJ Lee and Mark Morton of Gensler with Cindy Allen.
EJ Lee and Mark Morton of Gensler with Cindy Allen.

June 13, 2022

Words: Carlene Olsen

Photography: Mary Clare Glabowicz

Interior Design Hosts 9th Annual HiP Awards at theMART in Chicago

More than 250 design luminaries gathered at theMART in Chicago Sunday night for Interior Design’s ninth annual HiP Awards ceremony, marking the start of NeoCon. As the night got underway, the well-heeled group of designers, creatives, and manufacturers mingled with cocktails in hand—most after a two-year hiatus—before snagging a seat on the steps at Marshall’s Landing for the ceremony.  

As editor in chief Cindy Allen took to the stage, the crowd offered a communal cheer, setting a celebratory tone for the evening. “Are you happy?” Allen asked, speaking above the hum of applause. “Because I’m so happy to be here!” Then she unveiled one winner after the next.

This year’s Product winners reflect an extensive range of industry talent, from carpeting that draws on hypnotic desert hues to a sleek outdoor shower that fits in just about anywhere, highlighting the importance of sustainability and innovation. As for HiP People winners, Allen offered ceremony attendees a glimpse into the narratives that shaped their distinguished careers—noting that each story is nothing short of impressive. “I’m honored to be recognized for sustainability efforts,” says HiP Rising Star for Sustainability Jane Hallinan, interior design at Perkins Eastman. “Material health is so important and I hope to continue encouraging others to prioritize specifying for the environment.”

Spirits remained high throughout the evening as attendees embraced the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, including a few in town from overseas. “It’s so great to be back at NeoCon, there’s a whole new energy,” says HiP Rising Star Madison George, interior designer at Huntsman Architectural Group. “It feels different and really fresh.”

“It’s surreal,” adds HiP Hospitality Leader Dan Mazzarini, principal and creative director of BHDM Design. “NeoCon and these awards feel like the celebration that is our industry—they’re so emblematic.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves.

Take a look at the winner’s gallery and catch a glimpse of event highlights below.  

  • Abbie Yerbey, Delaney Welborn, and Mark Page of Mohawk Group.
    Abbie Yerbey, Delaney Welborn, and Mark Page of Mohawk Group.
  • Abbie Yerbey of Mohawk Group.
    Abbie Yerbey of Mohawk Group.
  • Todd Campbell of Bernhardt Design and Mary Jo Miller of HBF Textiles.
    Todd Campbell of Bernhardt Design and Mary Jo Miller of HBF Textiles.
  • David Mocarski of Arkkit Forms Design, and Cory Grosser of Cory Grosser + Associates.
    David Mocarski of Arkkit Forms Design, and Cory Grosser of Cory Grosser + Associates.
  • Thomas Jönsson, Scandinavian Spaces, Natalie Jones, Shaw Contract, and Thomas Patrick DiGiorgi.
    Thomas Jönsson, Scandinavian Spaces, Natalie Jones, Shaw Contract, and Thomas Patrick DiGiorgi.
  • Jeff Frank of Concertex, Michela Olzen of Scandinavian Spaces, and Hoe Jung of Concertex.
    Jeff Frank of Concertex, Michela Olzen of Scandinavian Spaces, and Hoe Jung of Concertex.
  • Madison George and David Meckley of Huntsman Architectural Group.
    Madison George and David Meckley of Huntsman Architectural Group.
  • Stanley Felderman and Nancy Keatinge of Felderman Keatinge + Associates.
    Stanley Felderman and Nancy Keatinge of Felderman Keatinge + Associates.
  • DJ Jonathan Cabalfin.
    DJ Jonathan Cabalfin.
  • Cecilia Ramos, Greg Kammerer, and Jill Noga of Lutron Electronics.
    Cecilia Ramos, Greg Kammerer, and Jill Noga of Lutron Electronics.
  • Mark Page, Royce Epstein, and Jeanette Himes of Mohawk Group.
    Mark Page, Royce Epstein, and Jeanette Himes of Mohawk Group.
  • Martiele Sineath and Wanda Dunaway of CARVART.
    Martiele Sineath and Wanda Dunaway of CARVART.
  • Amy Rockwell and Ayumu Nagai of Okamura.
    Amy Rockwell and Ayumu Nagai of Okamura.
  • Michela Olzen, Ingela Carlsson, and Thomas Jönsson of Scandinavian Spaces.
    Michela Olzen, Ingela Carlsson, and Thomas Jönsson of Scandinavian Spaces.
  • Michela Olzen, Anna Werntoft, and Thomas Jönsson of Scandinavian Spaces.
    Michela Olzen, Anna Werntoft, and Thomas Jönsson of Scandinavian Spaces.
  • Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design.
    Dan Mazzarini of BHDM Design.
  • EJ Lee of Gensler.
    EJ Lee of Gensler.
  • Maria VanDeman of OFS.
    Maria VanDeman of OFS.
  • Malin Muskala and Richard Muskala of Mizetto, and Andreas Karlsson and Johan Isberg of ADDI.
    Malin Muskala and Richard Muskala of Mizetto, and Andreas Karlsson and Johan Isberg of ADDI.
  • Katherine Cohen, Interface.
    Katherine Cohen, Interface.
  • Madison George, Huntsman Architectural Group.
    Madison George, Huntsman Architectural Group.
  • Jane Hallinan, Perkins Eastman.
    Jane Hallinan, Perkins Eastman.
  • Cory Grosser, Cory Grosser + Associates.
    Cory Grosser, Cory Grosser + Associates.
  • Verda Alexander, Lauren Perich, and Primo Orpilla of Studio O+A.
    Verda Alexander, Lauren Perich, and Primo Orpilla of Studio O+A.
  • Mark Morton, Gensler.
    Mark Morton, Gensler.
  • Mark Morton and EJ Lee of Gensler.
    Mark Morton and EJ Lee of Gensler.
  • Nancy Keatinge and Stanley Felderman of Felderman Keatinge + Associates.
    Nancy Keatinge and Stanley Felderman of Felderman Keatinge + Associates.
  • EJ Lee and Mark Morton of Gensler with Cindy Allen.
    EJ Lee and Mark Morton of Gensler with Cindy Allen.
  • Anna Werntoft and Thomas Jönsson of Scandinavian Spaces.
    Anna Werntoft and Thomas Jönsson of Scandinavian Spaces.
  • Ron Powell and Chelsie St. James of Patcraft.
    Ron Powell and Chelsie St. James of Patcraft.
  • Ava Wildes and AJ Paron.
    SANDOW Design Group’s AJ Paron with Ava Wildes.

The HiP Awards ceremony also was live-streamed on DesignTV by SANDOW. In case you missed it, be sure to check out the replay here.

A special thank you to our sponsors: Andreu World, Arcadia Contract, Encore, Davis Furniture, Formica, Haworth, Innovant, Interface, JANUS et Cie, Keilhauer, Mannington Commercial, Mohawk Group, Shaw Contract, Turf, VS America.

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