Our Chapter
Our Vision - To be the leader in actively supporting and educating qualified designers
The Triangle NC Chapter's goal is to provide education and networking opportunities through regular meetings, community services and special projects. We are a dynamic & active chapter that provides opportunities for its members to grow in their profession and business. Our monthly meetings provide an arena to meet & hear from local companies who provide valuable services to interior designers. Relevant and valuable educational seminars help members stay fresh & knowledgeable. And, getting to know fellow colleagues allows us to benefit from the gifts & talents of others, while enjoying the support we all need. The expertise of an interior designer goes beyond providing services to our clients. Working with local organizations such as Habitat for Humanity & The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, we're able to serve our community. See our Portfolio for more information on chapter projects.
Our History
On October 27th, 2006 we celebrated our 10 years as the Triangle NC Chapter of the Interior Design Society. Our event was held at the Long Lake Club House in Raleigh. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner and entertainment with live music by the band, "Time Machine." Brenda Eskridge was honored during the evening as our founding member and first chapter president.
Brenda Eskridge
"We encourage each new member to learn about our chapter history which began in 1996. Each designer can better understand the value of being a member of this chapter when they learn about our extensive volunteer work and community involvement and how that exposure benefits us all."
Brenda Eskridge, Founding Member and First Chapter President
Our Awards
Chapter of the Year
For the third consecutive time, our chapter was awarded Chapter of the Year 2011. Loretta Bell and Sandra King (our President & Vice President) attended the 2011 National Leadership Conference and Awards Banquet in Las Vegas to accept the award.
At the 2009 National IDS Awards dinner, the IDS Triangle NC Chapter was honored as Chapter of the Year for the second consecutive term. IDS National now considers us to be the role model for chapters nationwide. Our chapter President, Loretta Bell, along with former VP of Membership, Casey Blalock attended the awards ceremony in Dallas, TX on behalf of IDS Triangle NC Chapter.
At the 2007 Awards Dinner held in Newport, RI the IDS Triangle NC Chapter was also honored with Chapter of the Year. In order to qualify for this award, a chapter must be nominated in all 8 categories being recognized. Not only were we nominated in all categories, but we also won 5 of them, including: Best Historical Preservation, Best Networking Chapter, Best Student Chapter, Outstanding Membership & Growth, & Outstanding Public Relations. Our chapter President, Sally Williams, along with our Communications Chairperson, Carnela Renee Hill, attended the awards ceremony on behalf of IDS Triangle NC.
IDS National Designer of the Year - 2011
This year IDS Triangle member Doris Raymond was chosen IDS National Designer of the Year - kitchens over $50,000
Anthemion Award
In 2005, IDS Triangle NC received the Anthemion Award for work done by the chapter for the preservation of Mordecai House in Raleigh. The award is given by Capital Area Preservation to recognize commitment to excellence in Wake County historic preservation.
Distinguished Service Award
We also applaude our founding member and past president of IDS Triangle NC, Brenda Eskridge, for receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Brenda has been active in both the local and national levels of IDS, and is an encouragement to us all.
2001 Awards
In 2001, IDS Triangle NC received three awards: chapter of the year for most members passing the CQRID exam, 10, and two outstanding service awards to Alice McGee, IDS and Brenda Eskridge, IDS, both past presidents of our chapter.
