Hamptons Cottages & Gardens Editor in Chief Kendell Cronstrom announced both the recipient of the IDA “Innovator Award,” Stephanie Odegard, and the judges for the 2012 HC&G Innovation in Design Awards.

A selection of Odegard collection rug designs
Stephanie Odegard is a pioneer in transforming ancient textile art forms and traditional artisanal crafts of developing countries into beautiful commercially successful design products. She has been a leader in helping raise the standards of living for thousands of people through her own success and by promoting fair trade practices within her industry.
The 2012 HC&G IDA Judges are:
Deborah Berke
Deborah Berke & Partners Architects LLP
Sherrill Canet
Sherrill Canet Interiors
David Kleinberg
David Kleinberg Design Associates
Mario Nievera
Nievera Williams Design
2012 Innovator Award Recipient
Stephanie Odegard