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PRAISEWORTHY PICKS
AMANDA GEORGE
CKBD, ASID Associate, Owner, Amanda George
Interior Design LLC & AMG Design+Build, Seattle
Amanda George is an advocate for the next generation of design
professionals. As a representative of student membership on the
NKBA's Puget Sound Chapter Council, she developed the Student
Innovation Summit in collaboration with BLUM and Canyon
Creek. Th e summit provided an immersive experience, giving
students a deeper understanding of the challenges and needs of
those who are aging in place. Th rough the development of the
summit and participating in student career days at local colleges,
George has helped increase her chapter's student membership by
more than 50% in the last year. She also supports women-owned
businesses in our industry by showcasing their work on her social
media platforms and recognizing them at working events.
Photo credit: Sophia Kozo Photography
JESSICA DAVIS
Allied ASID, Founder,
Atelier Davis, Atlanta
JENNIFER HUTTON
Creative Director & Principal Designer,
Grau Design Studio, Durham, N.C.
In the last year, Jennifer Hutton was awarded a spot on the
Triangle Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Class of 2024 and has
been accepted as an Allied ASID member. She also overcame
several project challenges and launched The Grau Studio
Showroom as a venue in which to inspire her clients and provide
a style they can relate to. Hutton started an annual " Fill-a-Van "
food drive in 2021 to benefi t local food banks, and 2023 was
the most successful year, resulting in more than 2,000 pounds
of donated food. Th e designer has obtained four NKBA badges
and plans to earn the remainder to stay abreast of topics on
which she may not regularly focus. Photo credit: Sarah Martin
Jessica Davis was recognized in Elle Décor's
annual A-List Awards as one of the most
impressive interior design talents of the
year. She was also honored by the 2024
Wallpaper* USA 400 in the Community
Builders category as a co-founder of the
Asian American Pacifi c Islander Design
Alliance, an organization that engages,
promotes and empowers Asians and Asian
Americans working in our industry. Better
Homes & Gardens honored her as a 2024
" Color Star, " one of the top 10 designers
known for their creative use of color. Th is
year, Davis also took part in designing for
three show homes, something she enjoys
because it gives her the opportunity to fl ex
her creativity and collaborate with other
talented designers. Photo credit: Aaron Skyler
ELIZABETH LORD-LEVITT
CMKBD, CLIPP, Principal Designer,
Elizabeth P. Lord Residential Design LLC, Denver
After 20 years as a residential designer, Elizabeth Lord-Levitt created the Built4Design Residential
Academy which provides construction education curated specifi cally for interior designers through
workshops and eCourses. As vice president of the Interior Design Society Denver Chapter, Lord-Levitt has
helped increase membership more than 100% in the last year through engaging and innovative events. She
was also appointed to the Th ermador Design Council this year as one of 18 members who provide insight
into product design and functional features. Elizabeth is also a mentor for Th ermador's Diversity in Design
scholarship program and is an ambassador for the She Built Foundation, which promotes females in the
home-building industry through their children's book " Th e House Th at She Built. " Photo credit: Peter Loyd-Vuolo
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