Designers of 13 closet and garage projects are recognized below as honorable mentions in the competition’s second year. Winners were announced February 27 during the 2008 Closets and Home Organization Conference and Expo. Project photos and highlights can be found by clicking the different project below. Kudos to all.

CLOSETS magazine also extends its deep appreciation to the three judges for their guidance and donation of time and effort in evaluating all entries. They are: Joyce Hardison, Closet Crafters, Ventura, CA; Angelia York, St. Louis Closet Co., St. Louis, MO; and Denise Butchko, Butchko & Co., Chicago, IL.

Honorable Mentions:

 

Garrett Gerst
Closetsmith, Alpharetta, GA
Category: Garage, 1,000 Square Feet or Less

 

J.D. Franz
Closet Creations, St. George, UT
Category: Garage, More Than 1,000 Square Feet

 

Andrew Fader
Storage Squared, Collegeville, PA
Category: Garage, More Than 1,000 Square

 

Kirk McQuay
Closet-Tec, Sarasota, FL
Category: Closet, Melamine, Reach-In

 

Justine Duncan
Builder Products, Raleigh, NC
Category: Closet, Melamine, Walk-In, 18 Linear Feet or Less

 

Volkhard Neumann
Form + Function, Bradenton, FL
Category: Closet, Melamine, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Kate Gerst
Closetsmith, Alpharetta, GA
Category: Closet, Melamine, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Sue Tinker
Closet Works, Elmhurst, IL
Category: Closet, Melamine, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Nina Lee
Closet Works, Elmhurst, IL
Category: Closet, Melamine, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Nanci Corder Lewis and Betsy Bergin
Premier Design Closets, Nashville, TN
Category: Closet, Melamine, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Nina Wood
Valet Organizers, Los Altos, CA
Category: Closet, Solid Wood/Veneer, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Darren Sprowl
Covenant Woodworks, Gainesville, GA
Category: Closet, Solid Wood/Veneer, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet

 

Carol Kirkland
Closet Works, Elmhurst, IL
Category: Closet, Solid Wood/Veneer, Walk-In, More Than 18 Linear Feet