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![IDC Celebrates Black History Month](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Listicle-feature-image.png)
IDC Celebrates Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, IDC celebrates the contribution of Black interior designers in Canada and the U.S. Read on to learn about the work and achievements of Black interior designers.
![Applications Now Open for IDC PROpel Emerging Leaders Program](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PROpel-feature-image.png)
Applications Now Open for IDC PROpel Emerging Leaders Program
PROpel is a national competition created exclusively for emerging leaders, providing the opportunity for engagement in discussions and connections with influential representatives in the interior design community. Deadline to submit is Friday, May 6, 2022.
![Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition Accepting Submissions](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Copy-of-TW-IDC-General-Template-1080x675.png)
Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition Accepting Submissions
Applications are now open for the Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition. Deadline to submit is April 29, 2022.
![2022 VODA Applications Now Open](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/VODA_Logo_Tagline-square-e1619016993120.jpg)
2022 VODA Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for IDC’s Value of Design Awards (VODA). Deadline to submit is April 29, 2022.
![2022 Professional Development Series](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/article-feature-image.png)
2022 Professional Development Series
IDC is launching a new iteration of the IDCEC-approved webinar series relevant to the interior design profession and practice, available exclusively to IDC members.
![IDC Celebrates 50 Years of Interior Design](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/50th-anniversary-article-feature-image.png)
IDC Celebrates 50 Years of Interior Design
Since 1972, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) has been the national advocacy association for the interior design profession. This year we invite members to help us celebrate 50 years as a member association.
![IDClose Up: Benjamin Moore – Colour of the Year & Colour Trends 2022](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Color-Trends-2022-Brochure-500x367a.jpg)
IDClose Up: Benjamin Moore – Colour of the Year & Colour Trends 2022
IDC National Partner, Benjamin Moore, has announced October Mist as the Colour of the Year.
![Message from IDC President, Ian Rolston](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Presidents-Message-feature-image.png)
Message from IDC President, Ian Rolston
Ian Rolston was elected IDC President for the 2021/2022 term.
![Introducing the 2021-2022 IDC Board of Directors](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2022-Board-of-Directors-feature-image.png)
Introducing the 2021-2022 IDC Board of Directors
IDC members elected the new Board of Directors at the 49th AGM, which was on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021.