2026 Honor Awards
Join us as we announce the winners of the 2026 Honors Award!
The IIDA Northern California Chapter Honor Awards aims to encourage new ideas and techniques in the design and furnishing of interior spaces. The Honor Awards program focuses on recognizing and honoring outstanding interior design completed by firms within the Northern California Chapter.
Thank you for a fabulous night!
Take a look at all the winners →
Questions:
Please contact media@iidanc.org
Date
Thursday, March 12 2026
Time
Check-in 5:00pm (see below for full schedule)
Location
Masonic Auditorium
1111 California St
San Francisco, CA
Organizer
Awards Ceremony Information
Schedule
Check-in 5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour 5:00-6:00 pm
Doors Open 5:30 pm
Dinner 6:00 pm
Program 6:30-8:30 pm
Things to Know
- Parking available in venue garage for a fee
- Formal cocktail attire encouraged
- Open wine & specialty cocktail bar during cocktail hour—beer, hard liquor and other cocktails available for purchase
After Party
August Hall’s Fifth Arrow
420 Mason St, SF
The venue is a short walk away—rideshare recommended
9:00 pm-midnight
Jury
Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA
Executive Vice President and CEO
IIDA
Chicago, IL
An exceptional communicator, innovator, and visionary leader, Cheryl S. Durst has spurred progress, driven change, and encouraged the expansion of the interior design industry. As Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA, she is committed to elevating the value of design and its role in society.
Leading 15,000 members across 58 countries, Cheryl sets the strategic direction for advocacy, equity, and professional community. She serves on the International WELL Building Institute Governance Council and is a Trustee of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and NYSID. Named a “visionary strategist” by Interior Design magazine, she was inducted into the Interior Design Hall of Fame in 2016.
Eleanor Pries
Program Director of Interior Design + Principal
San Jose State University + Giant Order
San Francisco Bay Area
Eleanor Pries, Assoc. AIA, LEED ND, is the Program Director of Interior Design and an Assistant Professor at San José State University, where she leads courses in interior architecture, thesis, lighting design, and exhibition design. Her research explores environmental materials and digital fabrication.
Eleanor also leads Giant Order, a design office focused on strategy. Previously, she practiced as a Principal at SITELAB urban studio and Project Manager at SMWM / Perkins & Will. She holds degrees from Harvard University, the University of Virginia, and UC Berkeley, with multidisciplinary training in architecture, landscape, and urban planning.
Sarah Brown
Director
tp bennett
Asheville, NC
Sarah Brown is a Director in TP Bennett’s Interiors team and is involved in all stages of the design process. From developing project briefs and concept designs through detailed design and delivery, she brings energy and dedication to every project.
With extensive commercial workplace experience across the United States, Sarah has worked with a diverse portfolio of high-profile, international clients, including Goldman Sachs, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Hogan Lovells, Charlotte Tilbury, and Citi. Her collaborative approach, strong project management skills, and commitment to human-centered design make her a trusted leader on client projects.
Sarah Drew
Head of Global Workplace (formerly)
Gap Inc & Nike
Portland, OR
Sarah Drew is a strategist and creative leader with more than 17 years of experience shaping human-centered environments across global brands and complex portfolios. She works at the intersection of design, operations, and culture, transforming vision into spaces where people can thrive.
With a systems mindset and a design-trained eye, Sarah brings clarity, structure, and creativity to large-scale workplace initiatives. Her work is grounded in collaboration, practicality, and long-term impact, helping organizations align their physical environments with business goals and employee experience.
Will Speros
Editor and Design Journalist
Freelance
Brooklyn, NY
Will Speros is a writer and design journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. With a focus on architecture and design, he covers topics including sustainability, wellness, and queer experience, bringing cultural insight and critical perspective to the built environment.
His work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Artnet, Metropolis, Hospitality Design, Workplace Design, and Interior Design. Through thoughtful reporting and storytelling, Will explores how design shapes communities, identities, and everyday life.
Event Committee
President, IIDA NC
Corinda Wong
Principal, Gensler
President-Elect, IIDA NC
Richelle Nolan
Managing Director, IA Interior Architects
Event Chair
Damien Watson
Two
VP of Special Events
Jonathan Chow
DLR Group
Kat Brown
CRI
Kelly Griffin
IA Interior Architects
Paul Fogg
Andreu World
Anne Luna
CRI
Heather Mackin
Mackin Creative
Sally Midgley
Habitec
Dylan Phaneuf
HOK
Ravi Rao
Taylor Design
Sergio Prieto
Sol Contract
Travis Setterbo
Insidesource
Jenna Szcech
RMW
Veronica Vaskinn
Colliers
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