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Grace Awards 2026 Finalists Announced Ahead of April Ceremony in Raleigh

Updated: 3 days ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2026


Charlotte, NC – The Grace Awards has announced the official finalists for the 2026 program, marking one of the most competitive and dynamic years in the awards’ history. This year’s submissions reflect exceptional talent from across the window fashion industry, showcasing elevated standards in design innovation, craftsmanship, fabrication and installation excellence.


Finalists represent the highest-scoring entries in their respective categories and are recognized for achieving the top two positions. Winners and runner-up placements will be revealed live at the 2026 Grace Awards Ceremony on April 22 at 5:30 p.m., held during the International Window Coverings Expo 2026 in Raleigh, North Carolina.


The ceremony brings together industry leaders, designers, fabricators and professionals to celebrate peer-recognized achievement and honor the projects and people setting new benchmarks for excellence.


“The caliber of work submitted this year demonstrates how rapidly our industry continues to evolve,” said Lindsay Brown, Managing Editor of Window Fashion VISION. “Each finalist represents a new level of technical mastery and creative vision. The Grace Awards not only recognize outstanding projects but also help define the standard of excellence across the window fashion community.”

2026 Grace Awards Finalists

Final nominations for first and second place are listed in alphabetical order and are presented in no particular ranking.


  • Leigh Skinner Anderson, Willow Drapery & Upholstery

  • Oksana Ambroz-Trychta, “It’s Oksana” Design Studio and Drapery Workroom

  • Beverly Baribault, Beverly Baribault Design Group

  • Sandy Beach-Kester, The Twisted Dogwood

  • Maria Bortugno, B Designs Interiors

  • Marcia Boatwright, Blinds, Drapery, and Design

  • Tracie Bresnahan, Custom Creations

  • Laurie Coffey, Laurie Coffey Custom Interior Design

  • Michael DeGraff, DE-EL Enterprises

  • Beata Dubowska, Vitalia Inc. Custom Luxury Window Treatments

  • Sharon Gizzi, Styles by Sharon

  • Christopher Glassmer, Miami’s Best Blinds

  • Rachael Harvey, Refurnish

  • Julia Hash, JSH Designs, LLC

  • Amy Hunley, The Drapery Room

  • Audrey Kennedy, AGK Design Studio

  • Susan Kostelecky, SK Designs/Welcome Home Designs

  • Olga Kott, Kott Soft Furnishings

  • Rachel Leuck, Gotcha Covered of Sugar Land

  • Adam MacKenzie and Ben MacKenzie, National Commercial Shading Solutions (NCSS)

  • Arthur Melkumov and Dzhuna Meskhi, Walls Studio

  • Mary McCormick, Flourishing Design Window Treatments

  • Sigita Nusbaum, Delaney Window Fashions LLC

  • Irina Otto, IRICHKA

  • Alicia Osenenko, Rose Quartz Interiors

  • Stacey Pelfrey, Beverly Baribault Design Group

  • Christina Price, Main Line Window Decor

  • Lindsey Putzier, Lindsey Putzier Design Studio

  • Jordan Sceski, Vitalia Inc. Custom Luxury Window Treatments

  • Caryn O’Sullivan, Drapery Street

  • Gillian Wendel and Dorsey Shedd, The Wendel Works and DLS Interiors

  • Dao Zhou, Drapery Designs


Tickets for the Grace Awards ceremony are available through IWCE 2026 registration at IWCE-Vision.com. 


As the premier awards program dedicated to honoring innovation and craftsmanship in the window treatment industry, the Grace Awards continues to serve as a program for professional recognition, visibility and industry leadership.


For full event details and to register for IWCE 2026, visit IWCE-Vision.com.



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