The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA), owners of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), and Renovation Angel, recyclers of luxury home furnishings, have announced the 2022 NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycled Kitchen Awards.
Conceived in 2018 to applaud kitchen and bath industry professionals for their commitment to keeping construction materials out of landfills, the NKBA and Renovation Angel partnered to encourage all kitchen and bath manufacturers, designers and showrooms to support the concept of recycling and upcycling wherever possible.
“Working with Renovation Angel the NKBA is pleased to support Steve’s efforts to keep 50 million pounds out of landfills,” says Suzie Williford, EVP, and Chief Strategy Officer of the NKBA.
“An average kitchen represents 7,000 pounds, including cabinetry, countertops, sinks, appliances and other finishing materials. If our combined efforts can continue to drive awareness of this opportunity and encourage everyone to consider alternative uses for old kitchens, we will help to drive the circular economy. I’m so pleased our Association is a part of this important work.”
2022 NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycled Kitchen Award Winners and Judges
Suzie Williford, Steve Feldman and George Oliphant, host of NBC show George to the Rescue, announced the 2022 NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Recycled Kitchen Awards winners at the KBIS Next Stage, February 9, 2022 in Orlando, Florida:
Most Valuable Recycled Kitchen – Reclaimed
Rebecca Mark
SMI Construction, N.Y., N.Y.
Best Ultra Luxury Kitchen – Reclaimed
Gary Ciuffo
Ciuffo Cabinetry, Bayport, N.Y.
Most Upcycled Kitchens
Peter Deane
Deane Inc.
Stamford and New Canaan, Conn.
Small Repurposed Kitchen
Susan Vanech
Susan Vanech Properties, Westport, Conn.
Medium Repurposed Kitchen
Mina Greiss
Greiss Holdings, LLC, Nutley, N.J.
Large Repurposed Kitchen
Bobbie DeCarlo
Reich/Eklund Construction, Inc., Shelter Island, N.Y.
The final award is called the “ANGEL DISCRETIONARY AWARD.” Each year this award is given to a designer, firm, or manufacturer who has been the most impactful in the world of luxury kitchen recycling.
Angel Award
Jan Heck
Miele USA, Princeton, N.J.
Best Practice for Recycling
Miele
Miele is the first global manufacturer who has built luxury kitchen recycling into their sales best practice. By introducing “Recycle & Rebate”, Miele recognizes the importance of incorporating a recycling process to a luxury renovation, advancing a productive means of doing something with a historically wasted resource.
The judges for the 2022 NKBA Renovation Angel Luxury Kitchen Awards were:
Maria Stapperfene, CMKBD, NKBA
Division Manager, Tewksbury Kitchens (2015 National NKBA President)
Dan Nolan, NKBA
National Trade Manager, Miele
Sandra Diaz-Velasco, NKBA, ASID, AIA, RA, LEED AP, Principal Architect
Elo Designs, Miami, FL
Traci Shemonoski, NKBA
Director of Business Development, Royal Green Appliances, White Plains, N.Y.
Dalit Dray, NKBA
Owner, Dray Design Group, Aventura, Fla.
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