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Distinguished Merit Award

The recipient of IIDA’s Distinguished Merit Award is Janice Stevenor Dale, FIIDA, principal of J S D A Inc, Los Angeles, CA. IIDA Presidential Commendation for outstanding contributions to the association’s Government and Regulatory Affairs program for its’ participation in the International Building Code. According to Frankel, “Janice has led an effective, and brilliant legislative campaign on behalf of IIDA and the interior design profession.
She has served with professionalism and authority to preserve the right of interior designers to practice independently. She has given enormously of her personal time and passion.” – Neil Frankel, FAIA, FIIDA, National President, Principal, Frankel + Coleman

2023

2023 IBR Woman of the Year | Idaho Business Review

2017

Cooper Hewitt National Design Award Nomination

IIDA Southern California Calibre Awards, Nominated in the Entertainment Category for 10,000 Bow-truss Industrial Client/Prep Facility and Corporate Graphics on Corporate Campus

City of Boise Mayor’s Award for the Arts Nominee

2016

VER Camera, Glendale, Interior Design’s Best of Year Nominee

VER Camera, Glendale, Contract Annual Interiors Awards Nominee

Small Business Association (SBA) Emerging Leader

2004

Morrison & Foerster, Century City, IIDA Southern California Calibre Award. Contemporary California modern design for a satellite office specializing in entertainment and technology.

2003

Bluekite.com, IIDA Southern California Calibre Award, Team Award. Innovative e-commerce office for start-up organization, Bluekite.com. Organic landscape, custom design 30,000 sqft.

MacGowan Mansion, IIDA Southern California Calibre Award, Team Award. Los Angeles Cultural Landmark No. 479. Restoration to original use as a grand residence and office. 15,000 sqft.

2002

Lifetime Achievement Award, California Council on Interior Design Certification

1999

IIDA Distinguished Merit Award, Janice Stevenor Dale, FIIDA, principal of J S D A, Los Angeles, CA received the IIDA’s Distinguished Merit Award, which honors a member whose commitment to advocate for and elevate the profession of interior design is demonstrated through extensive volunteer efforts and dedication to IIDA.

Government & Regulatory Affairs, IIDA Presidential Commendation, Bestowed for outstanding contributions to the association’s Government and Regulatory Affairs program for leadership and participation in the International Building Code.

1995

Harvard Loeb Fellowship Nominee, Janice Stevenor Dale was nominated by the Pacific Design Center. During the promising career shaping the built and natural environment, fellows step away from their professional lives, take classes at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and expand their horizons.

1994

IBD Fellow, National President-Elect

1991

Certified Interior Designer in the State of California

1989

Created the IBD Calibre Awards, encouraging Design Excellence among Interior Design project teams.

1987

IBD National Design Award, Top Ten, I S D Inc

Nalco Chemical Corporation, Chicago
Safety-Kleen Corporation, Chicago
AT&T Regional Headquarters, Chicago
Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, Columbus

1983

MDC Wall covering, American Institute of Architects Chicago Chapter, Interiors Award, Eva Maddox + Associates

IBD National Graphic Competition, First Place

1981

ISP Store Planning Competition Award