2025 Judges

Professional Judges

George Bandy

George Bandy, Jr., a global sustainability leader, has spearheaded comprehensive sustainability concepts for multinational corporations and NGOs. He is the CSO at Andersen Corporation and former sustainability executive at Amazon, Mohawk, and Interface, with numerous accolades including the USGBC Leadership Award.

Read More George Bandy, Jr., a global sustainability leader, has spearheaded comprehensive sustainability concepts for multinational corporations and NGOs. He is the CSO at Andersen Corporation and former sustainability executive at Amazon, Mohawk, and Interface, with numerous accolades including the USGBC Leadership Award.

Marybeth Shaw

Marybeth Shaw is Chief Creative Officer at Wolf-Gordon, recognized for innovative surface design and thought leadership through curated design exhibitions. She holds advanced degrees from MIT, NYU Stern, and Paris-Belleville and has worked with USGBC on 80+ projects.

Read More Marybeth Shaw is Chief Creative Officer at Wolf-Gordon, recognized for innovative surface design and thought leadership through curated design exhibitions. She holds advanced degrees from MIT, NYU Stern, and Paris-Belleville and has worked with USGBC on 80+ projects.

Mary Frazier

Mary L. Frazier, AIA, LEED AP, is Director of Health Care Planning and Managing Principal at EwingCole’s NYC office. She leads design excellence in healthcare and is a frequent speaker on how design impacts staff experience and patient outcomes.

Read More Mary L. Frazier, AIA, LEED AP, is Director of Health Care Planning and Managing Principal at EwingCole’s NYC office. She leads design excellence in healthcare and is a frequent speaker on how design impacts staff experience and patient outcomes.

Geoffrey Cramer

Geoffrey Cramer, AIA, is a partner at Murphy Cramer Design in Dallas. With 25+ years of experience, he’s known for refined hospitality interiors like Hotel Santiago and the award-winning Northaven Residence. He’s a frequent speaker at industry conferences.

Read More Geoffrey Cramer, AIA, is a partner at Murphy Cramer Design in Dallas. With 25+ years of experience, he’s known for refined hospitality interiors like Hotel Santiago and the award-winning Northaven Residence. He’s a frequent speaker at industry conferences.

Verda Alexander

Verda Alexander is a Nicaragua-born, San Francisco-based designer, climate activist, and artist. She is the Editor-at-Large at Metropolis Magazine, co-founder of Studio O+A, and co-host of the podcast “Break Some Dishes.” Verda is known for redefining the workplace and advocating for climate-conscious design. She is an Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame inductee and a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award winner.

Read More Verda Alexander is a Nicaragua-born, San Francisco-based designer, climate activist, and artist. She is the Editor-at-Large at Metropolis Magazine, co-founder of Studio O+A, and co-host of the podcast “Break Some Dishes.” Verda is known for redefining the workplace and advocating for climate-conscious design. She is an Interior Design Magazine Hall of Fame inductee and a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award winner.

Suzen L. Heeley, IIDA, LEED AP, CDF

Suzen L. Heeley is the Executive Director of Design + Construction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, leading a $6+ billion capital program across 30+ sites. A champion of human-centered healthcare design, she is recognized by IIDA, Interior Design Magazine, and Practice Greenhealth for sustainability and innovation. She serves on multiple healthcare and design advisory boards and is a LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Design Futurist.

Read More Suzen L. Heeley is the Executive Director of Design + Construction at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC, leading a $6+ billion capital program across 30+ sites. A champion of human-centered healthcare design, she is recognized by IIDA, Interior Design Magazine, and Practice Greenhealth for sustainability and innovation. She serves on multiple healthcare and design advisory boards and is a LEED Accredited Professional and Certified Design Futurist.

Student Judges

Faith Marabella

Faith Marabella is CEO & President of Wellesley Design Consultants and a Registered Architect and LEED AP specializing in Senior Living design for 30 years. A founding member of the Ageless Living Collaborative, she is known for pushing design boundaries—and for her zany shoe collection.

Read More Faith Marabella is CEO & President of Wellesley Design Consultants and a Registered Architect and LEED AP specializing in Senior Living design for 30 years. A founding member of the Ageless Living Collaborative, she is known for pushing design boundaries—and for her zany shoe collection.

Laura Duenas

Laura Dueñas is a Senior Associate and Interior Project Designer at Perkins&Will Boston. Her international background—from Brazil to Italy to the U.S.—informs award-winning design that blends story and strategy. She is a strong mentor and collaborator known for translating client vision into creative, technical excellence.

Read More Laura Dueñas is a Senior Associate and Interior Project Designer at Perkins&Will Boston. Her international background—from Brazil to Italy to the U.S.—informs award-winning design that blends story and strategy. She is a strong mentor and collaborator known for translating client vision into creative, technical excellence.

Michael Booth

Michael Booth is a creative force behind compelling, timeless interiors. He draws inspiration from location and context to craft narrative-driven designs. Known for flexibility, sustainability, and deep collaboration, his work combines architectural rigor with sensory experience, including lighting, greenery, and indoor-outdoor flow.

Read More Michael Booth is a creative force behind compelling, timeless interiors. He draws inspiration from location and context to craft narrative-driven designs. Known for flexibility, sustainability, and deep collaboration, his work combines architectural rigor with sensory experience, including lighting, greenery, and indoor-outdoor flow.