NKBA announces outstanding student award winners

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ and MORROW, GA (July 9, 2009) -- The National Kitchen & Bath Association is proud to announce the winners of the NKBA Outstanding Student Award. Sponsored by TOTO, the award recognizes the top kitchen and bath design students at NKBA-accredited schools across North America, and rewards the top student at each school with a $450 scholarship. Some 33 schools with kitchen and bath design programs accredited by the NKBA received the award this year.

"TOTO is proud to support future designers because it is their vision that will help develop and drive our industry," said TOTO USA spokesperson Lenora Campos, Ph.D. "The Outstanding Student Awards program recognizes an elite group, and TOTO is honored to partner in their development. We look forward to the many ways they will contribute to this dynamic industry."

The top design students are:

Matthew Lawrence - Alexandria Tech
Mindy Knaster - Arapahoe Community College
Juli Faulkner - Art Institute of Philadelphia
Jaclyn Chamberlain - Baker College of Auburn Hills
Janis Rizzo - Baker College of Clinton Twp.
Lani Smith - Boston Architectural College
Emily Wilson - Brigham Young University - Idaho
Karen Machado - Canada College
Sheryl Paisley - Century College
Paulette Panzer - College of DuPage
Callie Veden - Dakota County Technical College
Deanne Karamanian - Harper College
Angela Magro - Indian River State College
Casie A Orr - Indiana State University
Genevieve Hamel - Johnson County Community College
Pamela Berry - Lakeland College
Sheree A Degennaro - Lone Star College - Kingwood
Mary O'Connell - Lord Fairfax Community College
Verna Vuckovich - Montana State University - Great Falls
Cecilia Yang - Mt San Antonio College
Jordan James - Murray State University
Judith Bradley - Palm Beach Community College
Nikki Jeffers - Portland CC - Rock Creek
Suzie Dahl - Portland CC - Sylvania
Donna Tran - San Diego Mesa
Kristen Sellers - Seminole Community College
Noppharat Kositthanasarn - Triton College
Gloria Valencia-Martin - University of Georgia
Amanda Hagan - University of Nebraska
Josh Hall - University of North Alabama
Stephanie Caitlin Randall - University of Southern Mississippi
Matthew Pittman - Virginia Tech
Jesse Newton - Weber State University

"The NKBA is thrilled to recognize these talented students for their exceptional kitchen and bath design skill," said NKBA Academic Relations Manager Sherylin Doyle. "We’re very grateful for TOTO’s support in making these awards possible."

View photos of the winners.