WOW Award Recipients
Founders Award/Lifetime Achievement
The Founder’s/Lifetime Achievement award is given on rare occasion to an exceptional leader who has fostered the advocacy of women and exemplified the mission of WithIt in the home and furnishing industries.
2003
Jena Hall
Jena Hall Designs, Inc.
2013
Margaret Traub
Adesso, Inc.
2017
Kimberley Wray
Kimberley Wray Marketing & Communications
Legacy Award/Lifetime Achievement
The Legacy Award is presented to a woman of achievement who has made significant lifetime contributions to the home and furnishings industries.
2019
Ellen Gefen
Gefen Companies
2018
American Home Furnishings
Hall of Fame
2017
Norwalk Furniture
2016
Connie Post Affordable Design Solutions
2015
Carolyn Kinder, Inc.
2014
Vietri, Inc.
2013
Kathy Ireland Worldwide
2011
L. & J.G. Stickley
2010
Julie Phillips
The Phillips Collection
2009
Lillian August
Lillian August Designs
2008
Dianne Ray
Garden City Furniture
2007
Lee Brown
Impact Consulting Services
2006
Kathy Bovey
AmericasMart, Atlanta
2005
Lee Oliver
Arthur A. Oliver and Sons
2004
Kay Lambeth
Erwin-Lambeth Furniture
2003
Lillian Vernon
Lillian Vernon Corp.
2000
Nancy High
IHFMA
1999
Christiane Michaels
Waverly
Visionary Award
For a successful woman of achievement whose insight and actions have significantly impacted the home and furnishings industries and/or WithIt.
2026
Laurie Tokarz
Restonic
2025
Carolyn Crowley
Myriad Software
2024
Barbara Bradford
Visionary Sleep
2022
Susan Inglis
Sustainable Furnishings Council
2021
Violette Forman
Havertys
2020
Black Interior Designers Network
Sales Excellence Award
For a woman who is extraordinary in sales, demonstrates excellence in education and relationships with her customers, and exceptional commitment to the manufacturers she represents.
2026
Heather Bolick
Manwah
2025
Alison Mullins
Rep Methods LLC
2024
Karen Glass
Hooker Furnishings
2022
Jynné Harris
Kreber
2021
Independent Sales Representative
2020
Tami Capriotti
Trusted Advisors Marketing, Inc.
Education Award
The Education award is presented to an executive or company which has developed programs to educate associates, retailers or consumers about home and furnishings industries.
2026
Lark Shirley-Stevens
Furniture First
2025
Jaye Anna Mize
Future Snoops
2025
AJ Salim
Ashley Furniture
2022
Kaprice Crawford
Home Furnishings Association
2021
Badass Builders
Onyx Design Collaborative
2020
Crypton®
2019
Sam and Kacie Malouf
Malouf
2018
Vanguard Furniture
2017
Laura Holland
Heritage Home Group
2016
American Home Furnishings Alliance
2015
Window Dressings
2014
Furniture World Magazine
The Bienenstock Furniture Library
2013
Tobi Fairley & Associates
2011
Natuzzi Americas, Inc.
2010
Reardon Advisors
2009
Susan Inglis
Sustainable Furnishings Council
2008
Jaclyn Hirschhaut
American Home Furnishings Alliance
2007
The Media Matters, Inc.
2006
North Carolina State Univ.
retired educator
2005
Norwalk Furniture
2004
Hooker Furniture Corp.
2003
Gefen Productions
2000
Aminy Audi
L. & J.G. Stickley
Mentoring Award
The Mentoring award is presented to an executive or organization that has fostered advocacy, development or promotion of women in their company.
2026
Valerie Underwood
Loloi Rugs
2025
Mark Phillips
Phillips Collection
2024
Bill Creekmuir
Pinnacle Search Partners
2023
Jeanne Chung
Jeanne K. Chung Inc.
2023
Chris Cooley
Michael Alan Furniture & Design
2023
Karen Fallon
Hickory Chair
2023
Stephen Garrison
Marywood University
2023
Nora Gomez
Nebraska Furniture Mart
2023
Laura Levinson
Valdese Weavers
2023
Mark Schumaker
Home Furnishings Association
2023
Louise Traficanti
Eastern Accents
2023
Synchrony
2023
Wayfair
2022
Joanne Wiley
J.B. Hunt
2021
Jana Platina Phipps
Home Couture Collective
2020
Gail Doby Coaching & Consulting
2019
Barbour Spangle Design
2018
Home Furnishings Association
2017
Dana Helms
Althea Suite
2016
Renee Loper Boyd
International Market Centers
2015
Lorri Kelley
Lorri Kelley Advisors
2014
Mary Knackstedt
Knackstedt Inc.
2013
Ron Wright, Greg Wright & Don Wright
2011
Circle Furniture
2010
The Media Matters, Inc.
2009
Manoj Nigam
MicroD Inc.
2008
Tashjian Marketing
2007
Jeffrey J. Cook
A.R.T. Furniture
2006
Classic Home
2005
Jeff Young
Caracole
2004
Motif Designs
2003
Ethan Allen, Inc.
2000
Judy George International
Leadership Award
The Leadership award is presented to a woman over 40 who has demonstrated successful leadership in her company, in WithIt, and in the home and furnishings industry.
2026
Lisa Adair
Ashley Furniture
2025
Cheminne Taylor-Smith
Cheminne.com
2024
Sarah Galimidi
Macy’s
2022
Amy Vernon
La-Z-Boy, Incorporated
2021
The Kaleidoscope Project
2020
Skyline Furniture
2019
Global Views
2018
Flexsteel Industries
2017
Randy Rubin
Crypton®
2016
Ashley Furniture Industries
2015
Libby Interiors, Inc.
2014
Mattress Firm
2013
Innovative Mattress Solutions
2011
Sandow Media Retail Group
Future Leader Award
The Future Leader award is presented to a woman under 40 who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and the potential to become an industry leader.
2026
Stuart Stump Mullens
Stump & Co.
2025
Ceci Flores
J.B. Hunt Final Mile
2024
Jenny Cano
IDS – Interior Design Society
2022
Shannon Williams
Home Furnishings Association
2021
C.S. Wo & Sons
2020
Madeline Stewart
Mustard Seed Home
2019
The Dove Agency
2018
Emily Boyst
Hooker Furnishings
2017
Megan Barrett
Hickory Chair
2016
Stephanie Lena
Lena Design
2015
Julia Marks
Picture Source
2014
Leah Kirkland
R & A Marketing
2013
Kiersten Hathcock
Mod Mom Furniture
2011
Tammy Nagem
High Point Market Authority
2010
TempurSealy
2010
Kristin Hawkins
Hooker Furnishings
2010
1220 Design
2010
Four Hands
2009
Cargill, Inc.
2008
Genre Brand Communications
2007
Dana Andrew
Dana Andrew Communications
2006
Emma Roubstov
Four Hands
2005
Sealy, Inc.
2004
Home Couture Collective
2003
Christina Delouchry
Storehouse, Inc.
President’s Award
The President’s Award is presented to a WithIt member who has made significant contributions to the building of WithIt and the fulfillment of its mission.
2025
Andy Bernstein
FurnitureDealer.net
2021
Amanda Daubert
Furniture First
2013
Margi Kyle
The Designing Doctor
2011
Kassie Smith
Kassie Smith Lifestyle Group
2010
Catherine Frinier
Richard Frinier LLC
2009
Leslie Carothers
The Kaleidoscope Partnership
2008
Mary Frye
Home Furnishings Association
2007
Stephanie Lowder
Rare Bird Creative
2006
Darlene Leonard
Smith Leonard PLLC
2000
Margaret Traub
Adesso, Inc.
1999
Kimberley Wray
Kimberley Wray Marketing and Communications