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![IDC celebrates Black History Month](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-design-7.png)
IDC celebrates Black History Month
In honour of Black History Month, Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) is celebrating the work and stories of Black designers within the Canadian interior design community.
![2021 IDC Awards Now Open for Submissions!](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-Awards-Now-Open.png)
2021 IDC Awards Now Open for Submissions!
Applications are now open for IDC’s Value of Design Award (VODA), the Innovation in Design Thinking: IDC Student Competition, a new opportunity for students, and IDC’s annual scholarships and bursaries.
![Call for Entries – 2021 AZ Awards](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/BLOG-1080x675.png)
Call for Entries – 2021 AZ Awards
With an All-New Urban Design Category, the AZ Awards Kicks Off a New Decade. Now’s the Time to Submit your Best Work.
![IDC’s professional development webinar series returns for 2021](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/article-feature-image.png)
IDC’s professional development webinar series returns for 2021
This winter, IDC is launching the second round of free, IDCEC-approved webinars relevant to the interior design profession and practice, available exclusively to IDC members.
![IDC 2021 membership benefits](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/2021-Membership-Benefits.png)
IDC 2021 membership benefits
Members will receive an invoice for their 2021 membership dues in November, which will ensure that you continue to enjoy the many benefits of IDC membership.
![Message from IDC President, Deborah Rutherford](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Deborah_2-e1602883161127.png)
Message from IDC President, Deborah Rutherford
It is such an honour to be elected as your President for the 2020/2021 term.
![IDC National Panel Discussion Program](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Article-feature-image.png)
IDC National Panel Discussion Program
Join IDC in a new National Panel Discussion Program that will help identify issues in the interior design industry and discuss possible solutions for the future of the industry, during and after COVID-19.
![Canadian Interior Designers Shine on the Virtual Stage](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2019-VODA-1080x675.jpg)
Canadian Interior Designers Shine on the Virtual Stage
On Wednesday September 23rd, IDC celebrated its first ever virtual Awards Celebration. The event was hosted by IDC Past President, Jason Kasper and IDC CEO Trevor Kruse.
![2020 Emerging Leaders Program: Meet Meagan Buchanan](https://www.idcanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Meagan-PROpel-Promo-Feature-Image.png)
2020 Emerging Leaders Program: Meet Meagan Buchanan
Meet the 2020 Emerging Leaders Program participants as part of a promotional series on a weekly basis.