Gala reception planned for ALA/IIDA Interior Design Awards

Contact: Fred Reuland


Marketing Specialist


LAMA/ALA


312-280-5032


freuland@ala.org
For Immediate Release


March 14, 2006

Gala reception planned for ALA/IIDA Interior Design Awards

CHICAGO — Librarians, interior designers, architects, vendors and the public are invited to attend the gala inaugural presentation of the American Library Association (ALA)/International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Awards for interior design excellence, Monday, June 26, 4 to 7 p.m., at the ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans. The reception will feature live music, beverages and hors d’oeuvres at the Marriott Renaissance Arts Hotel, 700 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans.

Co-sponsored by ALA and the IIDA the awards will be given for examples of extraordinary design as reflected in innovative concepts and cutting-edge projects. Award winners will be recognized for excellence in aesthetics, design creativity, function, and satisfaction of client’s objectives.

Tickets may be purchased online at

www.ala.org/annual
until May 19. The advance ticket price is $50. For more information, contact Fred Reuland at 1-800-545-2433 x5032 or
freuland@ala.org. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets soon.

LAMA (
www.ala.org/lama) encourages and nurtures current and future library leaders, and develops and promotes outstanding leadership and management practices.

IIDA (
www.iida.org) is committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge. IIDA advocates for interior design excellence; provides superior industry information; nurtures a global interior design community; maintains educational standards; and responds to trends in business and design.