7.30.08 | Washington, DC | ASID, the American Society of Interior Designers, in partnership with Interiors & Sources magazine announce the inaugural year of the Bloom Awards and is calling for entries by Sept. 15, 2008. An award dedicated to recognizing the achievements of sustainable products in interior commercial design, the new program will choose a product winner in five categories: furniture, flooring, textiles, lighting and innovative materials. All entries must be submitted electronically at www.interiorsandsources.com/bloomawards/
Visit www.interiorsandsources.com/bloomawards/rules.aspx for the complete list of entry criteria, eligibility and guidelines.

7.25.08 | New York, NY | PWC-NY, (Professional Women in Construction) presents Meet the Architects & Engineers, a networking event with exhibit tables on August 21, 5:30-8:00 pm, at Club 101, 101 Park Avenue at 40th St, NYC. Guests of honor for the event are Sandra L. Daigler, Raymond P. Daddazio, Peter Varsalona, Maria I. Wilpon, and JJ Falk,

7.17.08 | Dallas, TX | International Interior Design Association,Texas Oklahoma Chapter instated its new 2008-2009 Chapter Board on July 1, 2008. Its new President is Amie Keener, IIDA, Gensler, Dallas, TX and  President Elect is Elizabeth Williams, IIDA, Marmon Mok, San Antonio, TX. All board members are currently active in their respective roles and will be formally inducted later this month. Biographies and contact information of the IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter Leaders are available at www.iida-tx-ok.org or upon request from mailto:</a><a">mailto:%3ca="">mailto:">mailto:%3ca=">mailto:mailto:%3ca="">mailto: href="chapter@iida-tx-ok.org">chapter@iida-tx-ok.org