{"id":197781,"date":"2022-06-13T13:47:41","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T17:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/?post_type=id_news&p=197781"},"modified":"2022-06-14T14:55:49","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T18:55:49","slug":"interior-design-hosts-9th-annual-hip-awards-at-themart-in-chicago","status":"publish","type":"id_news","link":"https:\/\/interiordesign.net\/designwire\/interior-design-hosts-9th-annual-hip-awards-at-themart-in-chicago\/","title":{"rendered":"Interior Design Hosts 9th Annual HiP Awards at theMART in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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EJ Lee and Mark Morton of Gensler with Cindy Allen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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June 13, 2022<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Carlene Olsen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photography: <\/span>Mary Clare Glabowicz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interior Design Hosts 9th Annual HiP Awards at theMART in Chicago <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

More than 250 design luminaries gathered at theMART in Chicago Sunday night for Interior Design<\/em>\u2019s 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\u2014most after a two-year hiatus\u2014before snagging a seat on the steps at Marshall\u2019s Landing for the ceremony. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As editor in chief Cindy Allen took to the stage, the crowd offered a communal cheer, setting a celebratory tone for the evening. \u201cAre you happy?\u201d Allen asked, speaking above the hum of applause. \u201cBecause I\u2019m so happy to be here!\u201d Then she unveiled one winner after the next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2014noting 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<\/a>. “Material health is so important and I hope to continue encouraging others to prioritize specifying for the environment.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>. “It feels different and really fresh.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It’s surreal,” adds HiP Hospitality Leader Dan Mazzarini, principal and creative director of BHDM Design<\/a>. “NeoCon and these awards feel like the celebration that is our industry\u2014they’re so emblematic.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at the winner’s gallery<\/a> and catch a glimpse of event highlights below.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n