CIDQ

CIDQ

Join CIDQ as a Volunteer

CIDQ relies on dedicated volunteers to help shape and enhance the NCIDQ Exam. We recruit annually for committees, task forces, and sponsor roles. View here.

Want to help shape the NCIDQ Exam? Share your experience, expertise, and what draws you to our volunteer community. The Volunteer Interest Form will open in mid-2026 for 2027 committee service.

Volunteers bring valuable insights, diverse experience, and a shared passion for advancing the interior design profession.

CIDQ reserves spots each year for new volunteers, but openings may be limited. If not selected right away, don’t be discouraged—your info will be kept on file for future opportunities throughout the year.

Ambassadors

Ambassadors are interior design professionals, educators, or advocates who promote the value of NCIDQ Certification. They stay current on exam updates, mentor others, represent CIDQ in their communities and complete annual retraining. To learn more, contact Kayla Karpp.

Request an Ambassador

Use the directory below to connect with an Ambassador—feel free to reach out to anyone, regardless of location.

If you can’t find or connect with an Ambassador, or would like a CIDQ team member to speak with your group, please contact Kayla Karpp.

The Tregre Award

The Tregre Award honors individuals who have dedicated 10+ years to exceptional, grassroots volunteer service that goes above and beyond typical CIDQ involvement. Recipients demonstrate meaningful contributions across multiple areas and a long-standing commitment to advancing the interior design profession.

Eligibility Highlights

Candidates should show a strong record of service, such as:

  • Educating the public or K–12 students about interior design careers and responsibilities
  • Serving on CIDQ committees or the Board
  • Speaking to students about the NCIDQ Exam
  • Acting as an NCIDQ Exam Ambassador
  • Advocating for licensure or regulation through boards, coalitions, or committees
  • Partnering with educators, practitioners, or allied professionals to promote the profession

How to Nominate

Submit a nomination by completing the online application.

The award will be presented at CIDQ’s Annual Meeting, November 12–14, 2026, in Atlanta, GA. CIDQ covers all travel and registration costs for the recipient.

Who Can Nominate

  • Active NCIDQ Certificate Holders
  • Current CIDQ Directors
  • CIDQ Member Board Members or Administrators
  • CIDQ Staff

After submitting the application, email Kayla Karpp the nominee’s CV, résumé, or extended bio by Sunday, May 10, 2026. A committee of peers, led by a CIDQ Past President, will review all nominations.

Past Winners

  • 2025 Felice Silverman
  • 2024 Vincent Carter
  • 2023 Kim Ciesynski  
  • 2022 Dr. Abimbola Asojo
  • 2021 Kari Frontera
  • 2020 David Hanson
  • 2019 Michael Wirtz
  • 2018 Katherine Setser
  • 2017 Lisa Whited
  • 2016 David Stone 
  • 2015 J. Derrell Parker
  • 2014 Emory Johnson
  • 2013 Paula Lutz
  • 2012 Caren Martin
  • 2011 Janice Roberts Young
  • 2010 David Butler
  • 2009 Laura McDonald Stewart
  • 2008 Shirley Hammond
  • 2007 Robin Wagner
  • 2006 Donna Vining
  • 2005 Sherry Bilenduke
  • 2004 Leszek Muniak
  • 2003 Denise Guerin
  • 2002 Sooz Klinkhamer
  • 2001 Sandy Friend
  • 2000 Victoria Horobin
  • 1999 Barbara Pallat
  • 1998 Lucille Taylor
  • 1997 Jan Bast
  • 1996 Jan Parker
  • 1995 Arlene Dougall
  • 1994 Glenda Wilcox
  • 1993 E. Camille Puckett
  • 1992 Irving Schwartz
  • 1991 Will Ching