The Acanthus Awards

The Chicago-Midwest Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art is pleased to announce the 2025 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.

Call for entries - Register here
Submission Guidelines

2025 Sponsors

Sullivan Level

Bulley & Andrews Residential Restoration Logo

Elkins Level

Assured Corporation + Marvin Windows

Fortman, Peterson & Associates

Hewn

Hollander Design

Lutron

Material Bespoke Stone + Tile

Olmsted Level

ABC Stone

Apex Wood Floors

Power Construction

Marshall Level

Ascher Brothers

Baba Antique Wooden Floors

Caoba Doors

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design

DMG Architectural Specialists, LLC

Decorators Supply

Historical Concepts

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

Kane Brothers

McKinnon And Harris

Nu Tile & Marble Inc.

Parenti & Raffaelli Ltd

Soucie Horner Design Collective

Contributors

ABT

Atelier Vals

Berndsen Company

Keystone Millworks

Oscar Isberian Rugs

Town & Country Conservatories

Bar Sponsor

Chesneys

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2025 Jurors


David VanGroningen - Jury Chair • Historical Concepts

Lida Sease • McAlpine

Hillary Mancini • Peace Design

Brian Field • FIELD Landscape Architecture

Past Winners