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.

Call for entries - Register here
Submission Guidelines

2026 Sponsors

Diamond

Platinum

Gold

ABC Stone

Chesneys

Mariani Landscape

Mouldex

Power Construction

Silver

Assured Corporation

Kane Brothers

Hollander Design

Material Bespoke Stone + Tile

Bronze

A. Lauber Architecture & Design

Apex Wood Floors

Ascher Brothers

Baba Antique Wooden Floors

Craig Bergmann Landscape Design

Decorators Supply

Derrick Architecture

DMG Architectural Specialists, LLC

Environmental Design Inc.

Fortman Peterson & Associates

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

Historical Concepts

Nu Tile & Marble

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