TeNnASIDy - (n) The Courage to Design TN.

Please look over the following awards.  Our state Administrator, Donna, has emailed this information to the membership.  These awards have been changed from previous years so be sure and nominate and send in your form you received to Donna!

1. Kenneth C. Kimbrough Award of Excellence

This is the highest honor bestowed by the Chapter. Presented to a Professional or Allied Member who has a proven history of participation in a wide range of ASID activities and community service over the years. Additionally, the recipient must be a published designer.


I nominate _______________________________________________



2. Educator’s Award

Presented to a member of the academic community, affiliated with an accredited school who has promoted the advancement of Interior Design education and has exhibited the commitment to enhancing the student experience and knowledge through education and example.


I nominate _______________________________________________



3. TN Humanitarian Award

Presented to a non-member who has championed the ideals of ASID’s platform directives of Sustainability, Aging, Health Safety & Welfare, and /or Global issues.


I nominate _______________________________________________



4. Chapter Service Award

Practitioner, IP or Student Member who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design by demonstrating exceptional leadership and voluntary service to support and promote the TN Chapter of ASID. The recipient of this award must not be a member of the immediate past or current state board.


I nominate _______________________________________________


5. Chapter IP Award

Industry Partner who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design. IP’s must have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding loyalty and support to the TN Chapter of ASID.


I nominate _______________________________________________


6. Emerging Professional Award

Presented to a practicing interior design member who exhibits a commitment to the professional practice of interior design. Applicants must have graduated form an accredited school within the past 5 years.

This award consists of 1 year of membership dues paid by Tn Chapter of ASID.

Recipients of this award are chosen by the immediate past and current Chapter boards based on the following criteria:

1. Completed application which would include information about education and work history.

2. Must submit a portfolio of at least 3 but no more than 5 projects in which you had significant participation.

3. Must submit a 200 word essay on “What it means to be a professional designer”.

4. 3 letters of recommendation from current members in good standing.

5. MUST DEMONSTRATE THEIR PASSION FOR THE PROFESSION BY AGREEING TO SERVE ON A DISTRICT OR CHAPTER BOARD FOR TN IN THE UPCOMING YEAR FOR A 1 YEAR TERM.


I nominate _______________________________________________



7. Jane D. Reagor Award

Presented to a student who is affliated with a school chapter of ASID or is an independent student member of ASID in good standing who exhibits a commitment to the professional practice of interior design.

This award consists of a gift certificate for books and/or supplies to students in the amount of $100.00.

Recipients of this award are chosen by the immediate past and current state boards based on the following criteria:

1. GPA

2. Portfolio

3. Teacher recommendation ( 1 minimum, 3 maximum)

4. Must submit a 200 word essay on ‘What it means to be a professional designer” or “What you see as your future in Interior Design?


I nominate _______________________________________________


8. District Service Award

Member who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design by demonstrating exceptional leadership and voluntary service to support and promote an individual district of the TN Chapter of ASID. The recipient of this award must not be a member of the immediate past or current state board.

1. Memphis Area

2. Nashville Area

3. Knoxville Area

4. Chattanooga Area

5. Tri-Cities Area


I nominate _______________________________________________


9. District IP Award

Industry Partner who has exhibited a commitment to the support of the professional practice of Interior Design. IP’s must have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding loyalty and support to an individual district of the TN Chapter of ASID.

1. Memphis Area

2. Nashville Area

3. Knoxville Area

4. Chattanooga Area

5. Tri-Cities Area


I nominate _______________________________________________


AGAIN..Please do not nominate here on this blog!  Please print the information and or contact our state administrator for your ballot.

Put it on your calendar, the last Memphis District ASID meeting before the summer break!

Back by popular demand, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting will be opening up their kitchens for cooking, eating, drinking and being merry. You will not want to miss it.

Where :: Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting
8100 Macon Station Dr, Suite 110
Cordova, TN 38018

When ::  Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Time :: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Topic :: A great place to socialize

From Walter Polk, Memphis ASID District Director

Don’t forget about the Viking Range Plant Tour scheduled for next Tuesday April 20, 2010
For those interested in carpooling, I will designate a place for us to meet in Memphis and then consolidate cars for the trip to Greenwood.

Date: April 20, 2010

Time at Greenwood:10 am to 3 pm
Location: Viking Plant

111 Front Street

Greenwood, Ms 38930


Event includes: Tour of the facilities, lunch and review of new products and programs.

RSVP: Let me know as soon as possible if you plan to attend. The Viking group would appreciate a headcount to plan accordingly.

PDH: This qualifies for a PDH and I will have certificates available for those interested. Cost will be $10/certificate



Please notify Walter Polk if you are interested in attending this really great tour!