The Acanthus Awards

The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce the 2026 Acanthus Awards. These awards recognize and promote excellence in Classical and Vernacular design. These awards will recognize achievement in Architecture, Interior Design, Preservation & Restoration, Renovation & Adaptive Reuse, Landscape Design, the Allied Arts & Craftsmanship, Unbuilt Work and Student Work.

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Join us for the 14th Annual Acanthus Awards

October 22, 2026 | 5:30 - 8:00pm

Wintrust Grand Banking Hall 231 S. LaSalle, Chicago, IL

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2026 Sponsors

Diamond

Platinum

Bulley & Andrews Residential Restoration Logo

Gold

ABC Stone

Chesneys

Mariani Landscape

Mouldex

Power Construction

Assured Corporation

Jessica M Hancock, Fine Artist & Architectural Decorator

Kane Brothers

Lutron

Hewn

Hollander Design

Material Bespoke Stone + Tile

Silver

Bronze

A. Lauber Architecture & Design

Apex Wood Floors

Ascher Brothers

Baba Antique Wooden Floors

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design

David Harber

Decorators Supply

Derrick Architecture

DMG Architectural Specialists, LLC

Environmental Design Inc.

Fortman Peterson & Associates

Hoerr Schaudt

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

Historical Concepts

Nu Tile & Marble

Oscar Isberian Rugs

Sound Specialists

The Luxury Bed Collection

Wintrust

Media

LUXE INTERIORS + DESIGN MAGAZINE

Traditional Building Conference Series

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2026 Jurors


C. Brandon Ingram - Jury Chair • C. Brandon Ingram Design

Suzanne Kasler • Suzanne Kasler Studio

John Howard • Howard Design Studio

Past Winners