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November/December 2022
expanding the Global Connect program. She
spends time rallying her local design community
to promote collaboration and has been involved
in the Pasadena Showcase House of Design
since 2017.
The Praiseworthy Picks also have a list of
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he masthead question I chose for this issue is coincidentally related to
the KBB Person of the Year award winners. When I thought about
what might be interesting for our readers to learn about us, fi nding
out who we admire most just organically came to mind.
I chose my father, who never ceases to amaze me. He only recently
retired at 73 years old and held out as long as possible because he was
worried he might be bored. Another reason is that my dad loved his job
as a college professor, teaching and mentoring burgeoning students. Now
at 75, he is living his best life spending quality time with his wife (another
person I greatly admire) and six pets, gardening up a storm with his green
thumbs and traveling to both new and familiar places.
My dad also imparted on me some important life lessons - like knowing
how to handle my fi nances - and he taught me at an early age the state
capitols and my multiplication tables. (Remember incorrectly referring to
those as " times " tables?) Because of the many summer vacations we went on
when I was a child, I have gotten to visit almost all the 50 states, and I know
a lot more about snakes than the average person. Th ey say it is important
not to look at your parents as superheroes - they have their faults like we
all do - but my dad is my hero for sure.
Th is year's KBB Person of the Year and the seven Praiseworthy Picks
are incredibly admirable as well. Th e overall winner started out in another
industry altogether, and since she has moved over to the design world, she
has defi nitely made her mark. She recently completed a major renovation
for her showroom, and as an NKBA member, she is also dedicated to
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 Me and my dad circa 1977
admirable accomplishments, from starting up
a group on Clubhouse to help fellow designers
navigate their businesses to creating an
award-winning blog to supporting a non-profi t
organization through design. Other honorable
mentions are heavily committed to supporting
the environment; have participated in creating
professional programs for the industry; provide
valuable feedback to professors to ensure they are
providing the curriculum needed to secure jobs in
design; and participate in speaking engagements
to inspire students.
Th is issue is also the last one published before
KBIS 2023, and as such we have included all
the pertinent info you need on the latest show
programming and events. We are excited to see
many new exhibitors at the show in January,
which will be featuring everything from steel
taps with ceramic handles, new software to simplify
the project proposal process and innovative
decorative hardware off erings.
We welcome your feedback on our 2022 Person
of the Year winners, and we look forward to
seeing you at KBIS 2023!
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CHELSIE BUTLER
Executive Editor
chelsie.butler@emeraldx.com
Twitter: @kbbchelsie
http://www.twitter.com/kbbchelsie
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