Ontario’s Interior Design Stars Feted at the 2005 ARIDO Awards of Excellence

Design industry recognizes creativity and achievement.

Toronto, ON – September 23, 2005 – The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) announced today the recipients of the influential ARIDO Awards of Excellence. 28 exceptional designs were celebrated by many of the province’s leading industry players in the annual event that recognizes creativity and professional achievement in Ontario’s Interior Design community.

Held at the National Trade Centre on September 22, 2005, the Awards are considered the heart of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada, the country’s largest exposition and conference for the design, management and construction of the built environment.

“2005 has proven to be another stellar year for interior design in Ontario,” says Gary Hewson, president of ARIDO. “Awarded projects ranged from a child-care centre to an American museum, to custom home furnishings. The breadth and scope of all of the award submissions is testimony to the influence of the interior design industry in Ontario and its important role in our business, public and daily lives.”

For additional information on the ARIDO Awards of Excellence, please call ARIDO at 416-921-2127/1-800-334-1180 or visit www.arido.on.ca