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The Educational Foundation (EF) of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) has named the winners of its design student scholarships for 2025. Since the early years of this 78-year-old global design…
Charleston S.C.-based Quoizel has promoted Celine Diz to the role of product manager. In the announcement, the company noted that Diz has “a rare blend of creative ingenuity and analytical precision…that positions…
The 2025 ALA Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA) was presented to Karyn Hayes during the ALA Women in Lighting (WIL) event at Lightovation last week. “I’m humbled to receive this award,”…
Lighting industry veteran Brian Mocny has been named director of showroom sales at Hinkley. In his new role, he will lead the strategic direction and execution of Hinkley’s showroom and trade channel…
Kuzco Group – which is comprised of the Alora, Alora Mood, Auroralight, and Kuzco brands – has hired Carl Przytula as senior analyst/e-commerce sales and operations. For the past eight years, Przytula…
At the summer edition of the Las Vegas Market (July 27-31), three (A) List interior designers and TV personalities will bring the top design trends to life through curated vignettes, engaging social…
Legendary multi-generational Nashville showroom Hermitage Design Center (formerly Hermitage Lighting Gallery), has announced a key leadership transition. After serving for several decades as president & CEO of the lighting, appliances, and hardware…
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has named Jon Melchi (pronounced Melk-eye) as its new President and CEO after an intensive hiring process led by the association’s Executive Search Committee after Larry Lauck’s…
The American Lighting Association (ALA) has announced Karyn Hayes as the 2025 recipient of its annual Women in Lighting Leadership Award (WILLA). Each year, the ALA’s Women in Lighting (WIL) Committee recognizes…
California-based lighting manufacturer Justice Design Group (JDG) has named Michael Tucker as national specification sales manager. Although Tucker most recently served as director of business development for PureTek Group and president of…