Otto Zenke Student Design Awards
Otto Zenke Design Awards Showcase Interior Design Creativity!
Each year, the Otto Zenke Student Design competition asks students to design an awe-inspiring project based on certain criteria for the judges to consider. This award gives both scholars and their programs the opportunity to showcase their creativity, professionalism, and the chance to win scholarship money along with recognition throughout the Carolinas.
Thank you to all of our participants and congratulations to our 2024 Otto Zenke Design Competition winners who were announced at this years 2024 Spring Meeting in Raleigh, NC.
The 2025 Otto Zenke Student Competition is open for entries. This year's awards event will take place March 30th in Charlotte. Click here for our submission instructions packet and follow the link below to sign up to participate.
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Recent Winners
2023-24
- Caite Nunes – FIRST PLACE
- Henry Vera Morales – SECOND PLACE
- Iva Morgann Owens – THIRD PLACE
- Emmy Saltzman – HONORABLE MENTION
2022-23
- Nathan Mooney – FIRST PLACE
- Alli Cullen – SECOND PLACE
- Ariana Gomez – THIRD PLACE
- Timothy Cowie – HONORABLE MENTION
2020-21
- Naomi Lytle – FIRST PLACE
- Libby Montgomery – SECOND PLACE
- Molly Terra – THIRD PLACE
- Leslie Webb – HONORABLE MENTION
2024 Otto Zenke Event Photos
Click here to view photos from the awards presentation event.
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