The Norma Ruth Ridley Scholarship, previously the ARIDO Provincial Scholarship, honours interior design students who display impeccable professionalism and ethics and who understand the importance of good business practices and professional standards. Applicants are judged in five areas: academic achievement, professionalism, community involvement, character and communication. Each ARIDO-recognized school may submit the name of one student to be considered for the $2,000 scholarship, presented each year at the Association’s Annual General Meeting.
2009
Norma Ruth Ridley recipients: Jenny Neilson, Algonquin College
2008
Norma Ruth Ridley recipients: Shannon Moschenross, International Academy of Design & Technology and Jessica Graveline, Algonquin College
2007
Norma Ruth Ridley recipient: Katherine Treash, International Academy of Design & Technology
2006
Norma Ruth Ridley recipient Karen Herlt, International Academy of Design & Technology
The Harvest House Craftsmen Award recognizes five interior designers who have recently completed their NCIDQ exam and achieved the highest combined examination score for that examination year. Each recipient is given a $1,000 cash award in recognition of their outstanding professional accomplishment.
2009
Harvest House Craftsmen Award recipients: Jennifer Hann, Finny Halim, Julie Hawkins, Meghan McBride, and Barbara Steele
2008
Harvest House Craftsmen Award recipients: Helena Da Costa, Karen Hohenadel, Lisa Johnson-Poirier, Terry Ann Ledger, and Wayne Swadron.
The CTI Working Environments Student Scholarship awards students who go beyond the written curriculum. The students best exemplify dedication and enthusiasm in giving back to their community and volunteering for ARIDO. The monies raised at from CTI's annual Signatures event is graciously donated to the scholarship. Two scholarships of $500 each are rewarded to the students.
2009
ARIDO announces winners to scholarships and awards