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.

2025 Sponsors

Sullivan Level

Bulley & Andrews Residential Restoration Logo

Elkins Level

Apex Wood Floors

Fortman, Peterson & Associates

Hewn

Hollander Design

Lutron

Olmsted Level

ABC Stone

Chesneys

Power Construction

Marshall Level

Baba Antique Wooden Floors

Caoba Doors

DMG Architectural Specialists, LLC

Historical Concepts

Jessica Lagrange Interiors

McKinnon And Harris

2025 Jurors


David VanGroningen - Jury Chair • Historical Concepts

Lida Sease • McAlpine

Hillary Mancini • Peace Design

Brian Field • FIELD Landscape Architecture

Past Winners