|
|
Quarterly Newsletter
Q2 ~ 2022
|
|
Dear Members,
It is my great privilege to step into the role of President of your Puget Sound Chapter. Having served several years on the Council in various positions, I realize how valuable our NKBA is to my business as well as yours. As an independent designer, getting to know you and those who participate in our Chapter has helped me learn so much about the Kitchen and Bath Business.
I am honored to help guide the Chapter into a robust, vibrant 2022, chocked full of interesting activities. With the help of our Chapter Sponsors, our council members are enthusiastically planning a variety of meaningful programs and opportunities to ensure your membership is worthwhile and valuable. Be sure to check out our calendar and add these events to your schedule.
Thank you to our past President Jennifer Kowalski, CKBD for her astounding efforts to guide our Chapter through the pandemic. Following in her high-heels is no easy task! Having most of our meetings in-person this year will allow us to network more easily and re-connect more deeply over food, drink and conversation.
Please let me know or reach out to your Council members should you have any ideas for improving our Chapter. And if you have a desire to get more involved, we have a place for you!
On behalf of all our Council, we thank you for being a part of our Chapter. I look forward to seeing you all at our May 26th Chapter meeting!
Judith Wright Sentz, CKBD
Judith Wright Design
President, NKBA Puget Sound Chapter 2022/23
|
|
2022 ~ 18th Puget Sound Design Competition |
|
Gala News ~ Puget Sound Design Competition |
|
Newly Designed Awards
Just a small hint to announce that the
2022 Winner's Awards
will be different this year.
It's time to shake it up a bit,
launch a new look and
create a fabulous award design for this year.
The actual design will be
a closely keep secret,
but we did want to give you a sneak peek!
|
|
|
|
|
Get ready for an out of this world Gala.
We can’t wait to celebrate
all the design entries
at this year’s galaxy themed event.
Follow us on social media
@NKBAPugetSound
to learn more about what to expect
for a stellar time!
August 12th ~ W Hotel ~ Bellevue
|
|
|
|
2021-2022 Student Design Competition |
Enter your projects today for your chance to win a $2,500 scholarship and feature in Kitchen & Bath Business (KBB) Magazine.
Entry is FREE and the deadline to enter is June 6, 2022.
|
|
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN BIG!
NKBA’s all-new redesigned Design Competition is now open, with the following 2023 updates:
- Cash prizes total over $100,000
- Best Overall Kitchen/Best Overall Bath each walk away with $20,000
- First place category winners each get $5,000
- Multiple project entries mean you pay less
- Streamlined, more impactful categories
- Free first entry through May 31
- Deadline is July 25, 2022
|
|
Our members have many talents beyond their
Kitchen + Bath skills.
Take a look at what your
volunteer committee members
have been up to.
Click on their photos to learn their "Fun Facts"
|
|
|
|
|
Jennifer Kowalski, CKBD
Gala Co-Chair
|
|
Mariah Hebenthal
Design Entry Chair
|
|
Briana Benton
Design Awards Chair
|
|
Megan McDevitt Parker
Social Media
Gala Theme + Art
|
|
Laila Ferri Johnson
Student Outreach
|
|
Nathanael Washburn
Sydney Cooley interview with Nathanael -
Tell us a little about your background and what you do:
I have a degree in Theatrical Lighting and practiced that on the East Coast for a while before discovering all the research being done on how light affects humans. It was so fascinating that I moved back out to WA to pursue architectural lighting so I could help people take advantage of the full power of light. For the past 10 years my passion has been making excellent lighting design accessible on any size and type of project. I work with designers to develop lighting plans and specify lighting fixtures that make their projects look amazing and benefit their clients' holistic health.
|
|
The Puget Sound Chapter
has an official address
to be used for all
mailing, shipping and deliveries.
NKBA - Puget Sound
7683 SE 27th Street #255
Mercer Island, WA 98040-2804
|
|
|
|
New Chapter Sponsor
We are delighted to have Cambria
become a Sponsor.
Cambria Quartz is a legend in every design.
and
visit their showroom in Kent.
|
|
Welcome
Miriam Larson AIA, Story Architecture
The NKBA is the world's leading trade association for the kitchen and bath industry providing tools, research, certification, and events to thousands of professionals.
|
|
Chapter Meetings ~ Coming Up |
For those of you who like to plan ahead
and also
want a glimpse at upcoming Programs,
take a look at what we are planning!
Monthly Program details
and the registration portal
will arrive via email each month.
|
|
2023 - 2024 Chapter Officer Self-Nominations |
|
 |
As a chapter officer for the NKBA, you directly contribute to and benefit from the growth of the kitchen and bath industry’s leading Association. You serve as a member advocate and a representative of your peers to the Association and the industry, as well as a mentor for student members to develop potential and build skills.
Through leadership training, you gain the tools and skills necessary to become a stronger manager. This knowledge can be invaluable to your own business and the experience is a great addition to your personal portfolio.
|
|
|
|
You Can Make a Difference
Open Chapter Officer Positions for this election cycle are
All offices are voluntary positions which are one 2-year term with the option to self-nominate for a second 2-year term.
Learn more about these positions and how to self-nominate.
|
|
|
|
STUDENTS
Come join local design professionals for a one-day educational job-shadow event!
Any NKBA student member is welcome to sign up to be paired with a local professional on
(a to be determined date this fall) for this special event.
Spend the day seeing how a design office works, touring job sites, specifying material, and more!
Create a lasting connection in the design world and get real life experience.
NKBA MENTORS
Share your knowledge with the up-and-coming design generation!
If you're looking to give back, want to find a potential hire or just want an extra set of hands for a day - here's your chance.
We expect mentors to share an average workday with our students
to expose them to the professional world.
This is not a free intern for the day, but a moment to pass along information to the next generation
and get them excited to join us tomorrow.
|
|
President
Programs
Treasurer/Secretary
Communications
Membership
|
|
|
The Premier Kitchen & Bath Design Event |
|
Jan 31 - Feb 2 2023
KBIS brings every aspect of kitchen and bath innovation together into one comprehensive, value-filled experience. Discover innovative new products, explore fresh design solutions and connect face to face January 31-February 2, 2023, in Las Vegas. Where the future of kitchen and bath is defined!
In a boon for members of the design, construction, and home improvement industry, three of the leading trade shows will take place at the same time in 2023, furthering the offering of what attendees can see next year. The National Hardware Show® (NHS), NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) and NKBA’s Kitchen & Bath Industry Show® (KBIS) at Design & Construction Week®
Registration is not open yet, but you can save the dates and plan ahead!
|
|
We are Thankful for Our
2022 Chapter Sponsors
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
