The Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) is thrilled to announce this year’s finalists for the 2022 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards (SEDY). The 39 finalists represent the most creative and innovative minds in the business across the fields of residential design, contract design and architecture. Entries were received from across the southeast, spanning seven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The featured finalists were selected by an esteemed panel of top industry professionals including VERANDA Executive Editor Ellen McGauley, Founder & Principal of Yellow House Architects Elizabeth Graziolo and award-winning interior designer, Ron Woodson of Woodson & Rummerfield’s House of Design. Winners will be announced at a private awards gala on Thursday, April 28.

 “SEDY is a celebration that allows us to bring together the SE design community to recognize incredible talent making a global impact,” said Katie Miner, general manager of ADAC. “This year we had the largest number of submissions resulting in 26 Residential Finalists. Not only is this a testament to the plethora of notable talent in the region, it confirms it was difficult for this year’s judges to narrow down the pool of entries. I know I’m not alone in saying I can’t wait to see who wins.”

The 2022 Southeast Designers and Architect of the Year Awards returns to ADAC’s spring market, DESIGN ADAC, co-sponsored by VERANDA, taking place April 26-28. All are welcome to join ADAC, VERANDA, Logan Gardens, and Sunbrella to meet and celebrate the 2022 finalists in Suite 506 at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 27.