2025 Awards Gala
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Join us on September 17th for a magical evening under a starry skylight of the Grand Bizarre in Toronto, as we recognize outstanding interior design projects completed by Registered Interior Designers.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all the interior designers and firms who submitted their projects, and to our distinguished judges. Scroll down for the complete list of this year’s finalists BELOW.
DATE: September 17th, 2025
Location: Grand Bizarre, 15 Saskatchewan Rd, Toronto ON M6K 3C3
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to celebrate the power of design, the meaning of space, and the people behind it all! Last year the tickets sold out within 3 weeks!
A Night Born From Stardust
From our shared origins, we are all made of the same material that helped shaped our world. Just as space created the perfect conditions for life to evolve, interior designers create spaces where beauty meets function, and where connection begins.
Taking place at the stunning Grand Bizarre in Toronto, this year’s event will recognize outstanding projects by Registered Interior Designers in the following categories: WORK, EAT+STAY, LEARN, CARE, PRESERVE+RESTORE, DISTINCT and CRAFT, along with the IMPACT Award.
Event Schedule
5:00 PM VIP Pre-Reception
5:30 PM Registration/Reception
7:00 PM Awards Presentation/Dinner
9:30 PM After Party
This is more than a gala. It is a gathering of purpose, creativity, and belonging.
WEAR YOUR COSMIC GLAM!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to ARIDO Events Coordinator Gia Bantoc at [email protected] to secure your sponsorship spots.
ARIDO AWARDS 2025 FINALISTS
WORK
65 King St East
DESIGN FIRM: iN STUDIO
INTERIOR DESIGNER Anthony Orasi, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Clancy Snook, ARIDO; Katie Ferrier, ARIDO; Weronika Iwanek, Intern ARIDO; Lisa Nguyen, Intern ARIDO; Amanda Kavanaugh, ARIDO; Katy Krause, ARIDO; Deanna Hayko, ARIDO
BMO Academy
DESIGN FIRM: Zeidler Architecture Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Sean Crawford, ARIDO
BMO Burnaby
DESIGN FIRM: Arcadis Architects (Canada) Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER Jessica Gozdzierski, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Milena Radakovic, ARIDO; Michelle Haber, ARIDO; Daniel Brandley, Intern, ARIDO; Cameron Leal, Intern, ARIDO; Victoria Botter, Intern, ARIDO
BRT3
DESIGN FIRM: iN STUDIO
INTERIOR DESIGNER Anthony Orasi, ARIDO; Jaime Muszynski, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Anthony Scarfone, ARIDO; Clancy Snook, ARIDO; Kourtney Rapp, ARIDO; Justin In, ARIDO; Weronika Iwanek, Intern ARIDO; Chae Eun Kim, ARIDO; Deanna Hayko, ARIDO
Canada Goose’s Toronto HQ by M Moser Associates
DESIGN FIRM: M Moser Associates
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Chantal Frenette, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Jaymie Cooper, ARIDO; Carmen Huynh, ARIDO
Canadian Commercial Corporation
DESIGN FIRM: LWG Architectural Interiors Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Marc Letellier, ARIDO; Olivia Carmichael, ARIDO; Gabriella Gribbons, ARIDO
Cassels Brock & Blackwell (Cassels)
DESIGN FIRM: Gensler
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Karly Cable, ARIDO
Design team: Ella Gao, Intern, ARIDO
Dynasty Power Offices
DESIGN FIRM: Davignon Martin Architecture + Interior Design
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Doris Martin, ARIDO
EcoVadis Toronto Headquarters
DESIGN FIRM: Syllable Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Tatiana Soldatova, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Kseniya Filippova, ARIDO; Danyon Goodwin, ARIDO
Figure3 Office
DESIGN FIRM: Figure3
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Suzanne Wilkinson, ARIDO; Tamara Poyato-Rooks, ARIDO DESIGN TEAM: Simon Tibbo, ARIDO; Anna-Lisa Frank, ARIDO
H.H. Angus and Associates Ltd.
DESIGN FIRM: Arcadis Architects ( Canada ) Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Jane Juranek, ARIDO; Katie McCann, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Lily Donald, Intern, ARIDO
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)
DESIGN FIRM: Gensler
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Jessica Mascarenhas, ARIDO; Christa McManus, ARIDO; Nina Bast, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Sheena Albert, ARIDO; Andrew Gallici, ARIDO; Melissa Malo, Intern, ARIDO
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Building
DESIGN FIRM: Moriyama Teshima Architects
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Kayley Mullings, ARIDO; Vanessa Tantalo, ARIDO
JOINT VENTURE: Kasian Architecture Ontario Incorporated
PointClickCare
DESIGN FIRM: Arcadis Architects (Canada) Inc
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Jane Juranek, ARIDO; Kas Garcia Marquez, ARIDO
PwC Toronto
DESIGN FIRM: M Moser Associates
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Chantal Frenette, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Jaymie Cooper, ARIDO; Roxanne Houben, ARIDO; Carl Jo, ARIDO
RioCan Head Office
DESIGN FIRM Figure3
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Suzanne Wilkinson, ARIDO; Tamara Rooks, ARIDO; Alivia D’Acchille, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Anna-Lisa Frank, ARIDO
Sage
DESIGN FIRM: iN STUDIO
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Anthony Orasi, ARIDO; Jaime Muszynski, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Betty Chor, Intern, ARIDO; Sahar Kalali Moghaddam, Intern, ARIDO
Scotiabank North Flagship
DESIGN FIRM: KPMB Architects
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Rachel Cyr, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Irene Jackiw, ARIDO
SickKids Patient Support Centre
DESIGN FIRM: B+H
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Stephanie Panyan, ARIDO DESIGN TEAM: Marianna Ng, ARIDO; Kristelle Mesina, ARIDO
TD Terrace
DESIGN FIRM: Lemay
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Sandra Neill, ARIDO; Marcela Ortiz, ARIDO
Thomson Reuters 19 Duncan Street
DESIGN FIRM: Perkins&Will
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Lana Shahin, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Tsvetelina Rabashki, ARIDO; John Sicat, ARIDO
The Post
DESIGN FIRM: B+H
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Franca Rezza, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Catherine Cho, ARIDO
LEARN
Centennial College A-Building Expansion
DESIGN FIRM: DIALOG
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Chen Cohen, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Camille Ganuelas, ARIDO
JOINT VENTURE: Smoke Architecture
Gan Shalom Preschool
DESIGN FIRM: Turner Fleischer
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Elizabeth Ormonde, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Lisa Tomada, ARIDO
Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
DESIGN FIRM: Perkins&Will
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Martha del Junco, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Tsvetelina Rabashki, ARIDO; Melinda Rigole, ARIDO
JOINT VENTURE: Alison Hannay, Cornerstone Architecture
Yale Peabody Museum Exhibit Gallery Revitalization
DESIGN FIRM: Reich&Petch
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Cathy Lazo, ARIDO
York University Markham Campus
DESIGN FIRM: Diamond Schmitt Architects
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Iva Radikova, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Greg Parsons, ARIDO; Robin Zhao, ARIDO
EAT + STAY
Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar
DESIGN FIRM: Fleur de Lis Interior Design
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Eric McClelland, ARIDO
The Loren at Lady Bird Lake
DESIGN FIRM: Fleur de Lis Interior Design
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Eric McClelland, ARIDO
CARE
Mitchell Eye Centre
DESIGN FIRM: Jerilyn Wright & Associates
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jerilyn Wright, ARIDO
IMPACT
Centennial College A – Building Expansion
DESIGN FIRM: DIALOG in collaboration with Smoke Architecture
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Chen Cohen, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Camille Ganuelas, ARIDO
Nia Center for the Arts
DESIGN FIRM: Fraser Design Studios
INTERIOR DESIGNER Robin Fraser
Reina
DESIGN FIRM BDP Quadrangle
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Sunhwa Kim, ARIDO
DESIGN TEAM: Marcella Au, ARIDO
DISTINCT
Cadillac Fairview The Interchange
DESIGN FIRM: IN8 Design Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Don Parker, ARIDO; Michel Arcand, ARIDO
CRAFT
Cadillac Fairview The Interchange Mural
DESIGN FIRM: IN8 Design Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Don Parker, ARIDO; Michel Arcand, ARIDO
Pantry King West – Ceiling
DESIGN FIRM: Denizens of Design Inc.
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Dyonne Fashina, ARIDO
Thank you to this year’s ARIDO Awards judges
Ashwin Raman, ARIDO
Ashwin Ramanis a Canadian Registered Interior Designer and Retail Design Strategist with over 23 years in the AEC industry. An internationally trained architect with an MBA, he integrates operational insight with design excellence to deliver value-driven solutions. He leads Ramans Design Services Inc., an interdisciplinary studio specializing in retail design, commercial interiors, luxury residences, branding, and experiential graphic design.
Ashwin has held senior leadership roles at Walmart Canada, Target Corporation, and Reliance Retail, and has also consulted on large-scale projects with leading firms in Canada and internationally.
He serves on design committees, is an educator, and mentors emerging professionals through ARIDO. A strong advocate for accessible, inclusive, and affordable design, he regularly contributes to critiques and case studies. Outside of work, Ashwin enjoys travel, cultural exploration, and time with loved ones – experiences that inform his human-centered approach. He also supports charitable causes like The Ride to Conquer Cancer.
Erin Jenner, ARIDO
A visionary interior designer, educator, and advocate with over two decades of transformative impact in interior design, Erin embodies the intersection of professional excellence and educational innovation. Her professional practice spans corporate, government, healthcare, and residential projects.
Erin’s academic journey culminated in her graduate research focused on design activism and social justice in design education – principles that now form the foundation of inspirED learning lab. As founder and CEO of inspirED learning lab, Erin has created a groundbreaking virtual space where design professionals cultivate curiosity and collective growth.
Her approach to education – centered on social justice, inclusivity, and challenging traditional pedagogy – inspired countless students across Ontario’s institutions. Erin’s leadership as ARIDO Education Director and as Project Advisor for RIDA, reflect her commitment to evolving the profession. Through inspirED, she continues to foster environments where diverse perspectives thrive, and future designers discover their opportunity to transform communities through thoughtful design.
Nadia Cannataro, ARIDO
Principal and co-founder of large [medium] design office, Nadia Cannataro is a registered member of ARIDO, a LEED Accredited Professional and member of the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). Nadia holds a Bachelor of Interior Design from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) and an MFA in Criticism and Curatorial Practice from OCAD University.
With experience across corporate, institutional, retail, and residential interiors, Nadia is a versatile designer who has led and contributed to projects of varying scales both across Canada and internationally. Her approach to design is rooted in creating dynamic, narrative-driven environments that respond to client needs, brand identity, and site specificity.
Nadia is especially interested in the role of interior design as a meaningful cultural practice, one that creates spaces that are not only functional but also emotionally resonant. She sees art and design as storytelling tools integral to designing compelling environments that enrich everyday life.
Vera Gisarov, ARIDO
With over 25 years in Interior Design and Architecture, Vera Gisarov is a distinguished design leader based in Toronto, specializing in complex commercial interiors. She has extensive experience in North America and globally, delivering workplace headquarters and retail flagships that seamlessly blend functionality and design.
Vera is a published author and speaker, contributing insightful articles on wellness and design to notable publications such as The Globe and Mail, National Post, and Canadian Facility Management. Her thought leadership reflects her commitment to integrating wellness into design, promoting environments that foster productivity and well-being.
An active leader in the Toronto real estate community, Vera has held significant roles in organizations including NAIOP, CoreNet, ARIDO and CREW, the Commercial Real Estate Women’s Toronto Chapter, where she is currently President Elect. Her dedication to advancing women to positions of leadership and influence, continues to strengthen and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout Toronto’s design, architecture and real estate communities.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors!
Winner’s Circle
Nova Sponsors
Universal Truth Sponsor
Sacred Geometry Sponsor
Category Award Sponsors
Belonging Sponsor
Flow Sponsor
Harvest Sponsor
Fusion Sponsor
Ember Sponsor
Synergy Sponsors
Supporting Sponsor
Gary Hewson Memorial Award Sponsor
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