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Window Fashion VISION Magazine Celebrates the 2025 Grace Awards Laureates

Updated: May 28

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Esteemed Awards Celebrate Unparalleled Design and Craftsmanship in Custom Window Treatments at Premier Industry Gala


WEST PALM BEACH, FL [Wednesday, May 28, 2025]Window Fashion VISION magazine today announced the distinguished winners of the 2025 Grace Awards. Now in its 34th iteration, this esteemed awards program, formerly known as the VISION Design & Workroom Competition, continues its legacy of recognizing exceptional talent and innovation in the custom window treatment industry. The winners were celebrated at a sophisticated and lively gala held during the 2025 International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) in West Palm Beach, Florida.


The prestigious ceremony was artfully co-hosted by David Santiago, the acclaimed interior designer and founder of Casa Santi Interior Design, and Grace McNamara, president of IWCE and the visionary publisher of Window Fashion VISION magazine. The evening was a remarkable showcase of inspiration and industry leadership, punctuated by applause and standout moments that underscored the artistry and innovative spirit defining today’s window fashion landscape.


Garnering the coveted Designer of the Year accolade was Zina Shikhanova, founder of ZCurtains in Bellevue, Washington, for her visionary contributions and exceptional design acumen. The equally prestigious Artisan of the Year title was bestowed upon Sharon Gizzi of Styles by Sharon in Richmond, Virginia, acknowledging her consummate skill and unwavering dedication to the intricate craft of window treatment fabrication.


The pinnacle honor of Best in Show was awarded to Christina Price of Main Line Window Decor in West Chester, Pennsylvania, recognizing her project as the most outstanding submission of the competition, demonstrating a harmonious blend of creativity and technical mastery.


Reflecting on the caliber of this year’s entries, Grace McNamara commented, “The 2025 Grace Awards have once again illuminated the extraordinary talent resident within our industry. The ingenuity and dedication displayed by these designers and artisans are truly inspiring, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in window fashion. We are immensely proud to celebrate their achievements.”

David Santiago added, “It was an honor to co-host this distinguished event and witness firsthand the incredible creativity and craftsmanship being celebrated. The Grace Awards serve as a vital platform for recognizing those who elevate the art of window design, and this year’s winners are exceptional exemplars of excellence.” 



  

The winners for the 2025 Grace Awards are as follows:


DESIGN CATEGORIES FIRST PLACE 

  

Designer of the Year 

Zina Shikhanova 

ZCurtains 

  

Curtains & Draperies  

Bernard and Rosa Elena Robin 

Gotcha Covered of Clear Lake 

  

Top Treatments  

Maria Bortugno 

B Designs Interiors 

  

Combination  

Sunny Sun 

Fu’s Drapery 

  

Decorative Hardware & Trim  

Linda Tully 

Tully Drapery Shop 

  

Soft Shades 

Brenda Hite Baxter 

Custom Drapery Designs, LLC 

  

Specialty  

Dawne Paris 

Interiors by Between the Seams 

  

Whole-Room Integration  

Mary McCormick 

Flourishing Design 

  

Motorization  

Zina Shikhanova 

ZCurtains 

  

Outdoor Living  

Christopher Cole 

Cole & Co. Custom Homes 

  

Commercial  

Zina Shikhanova 

ZCurtains 

  

Luxury  

Kelly Macaulay 

Custom Drapes, LLC 

  

Upcoming Designer  

Valery Huffenus 

Inspired Interiors 

  


DESIGN CATEGORIES SECOND PLACE 

  

Curtains & Draperies  

Leigh Skinner Anderson 

Willow Drapery & Upholstery 

  

Top Treatments  

Mary McCormick 

Flourishing Design 

  

Combination  

Zina Shikhanova 

ZCurtains 

  

Decorative Hardware & Trim  

Karen Macaulay 

Custom Drapes, LLC 

  

Soft Shades 

Bernard and Rosa Elena Robin 

Gotcha Covered of Clear Lake 

  

Specialty  

Sunny Sun 

Fu’s Drapery 

  

Whole-Room Integration  

Aleksandra Jakubowski and Tom Kiosewski 

Avant-Garde Designs 

  

Motorization  

Amy Hunley 

The Drapery Room 

  

Outdoor Living  

Melissa A. Hammann 

Riviera Outdoor Decor 

  

Commercial  

Rachael Harvey 

Refurnish  

  

Luxury  

C.J. Knapp 

Yours by Design Workroom Deluxe Draperies 

  


ARTISAN CATEGORIES FIRST PLACE 

  

Artisan of the Year  

Sharon Gizzi 

Styles by Sharon 

  

Curtains & Draperies  

Amy Hunley 

The Drapery Room 

  

Top Treatments 

Lisa Jones 

Custom Soft Furnishings by Lisa, Inc. 

  

Combination 

Sharon Gizzi 

Styles by Sharon 

  

Ingenious Installation  

Rachael Harvey 

Refurnish 

  

Bedding & Pillow 

Elizabeth Hood 

Village Decorating & Drapery Designs 

 

Specialty  

Michael DeGraff A&I Manufacturing  

Upholstery  

Linda Tully 

Tully Drapery Shop 

  

Most Intricate Handwork 

Rachel Eden Leuck 

Gotcha Covered of Sugar Land 

  

Outdoor Living 

Teresa Williams 

KJ Custom Screens & Outdoor Living 

  

Soft Shades  

Sharon Gizzi 

Styles by Sharon 

  

Upcoming Artisan  

Irina Otto 

IRICHKA INC. 

  

ARTISAN CATEGORIES SECOND PLACE 

  

Curtains & Draperies  

Sharon Gizzi 

Styles by Sharon 

  

Top Treatments 

Terri Booser and Rachel Lusk 

Sugar & Spice Draperies and Shades, LLC 

  

Combination 

Rachael Harvey 

Refurnish 

  

Ingenious Installation  

Stacie Kennedy 

Atlanta Custom Interiors 

  

Bedding & Pillow 

Lisa Jones 

Custom Soft Furnishings by Lisa, Inc.  

Specialty  

Amy Hunley The Drapery Room  

Upholstery  

Will Linn 

Marquis Design Group 

  

Most Intricate Handwork 

Jeanne Henzel 

Joona Fabriculture Artisan Curtains & Upholstery 

  

Outdoor Living 

Stacie Kennedy 

Atlanta Custom Interiors 

  

Soft Shades  

Terri Booser and Rachel Lusk 

Sugar & Spice Draperies and Shades, LLC 

  





ABOUT THE GRACE AWARDS: 

The Grace Awards, presented by Window Fashion VISION magazine, are the premier accolades in the custom window treatment industry. For 34 years, the awards have honored designers, artisans and workrooms for their exceptional skill, creativity and innovation in the design and fabrication of custom window fashions. 

 

ABOUT WINDOW FASHION VISION MAGAZINE: 

Window Fashion VISION is the leading trade publication for professionals in the window covering industry, providing cutting-edge design inspiration, business insights and product news for over three decades.tion and learn from your peers. You’ll find all you need to take your business to the next level. 

 

ABOUT IWCE: 

IWCE is the foremost trade show and conference for the window coverings industry in North America, offering a platform for education, networking and showcasing the latest products and trends. 



Media Contact: 

 

Blake WIlliams, Editorial Department 

Window Fashion VISION 

 

The Grace Awards 

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