Margaret Portillo, interim associate dean for research and graduate studies, has been honored with the Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award in recognition of her many outstanding contributions to the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. CIDA established the Keith Hooks Volunteer Excellence Award as a legacy to former Director Keith Hooks whose 20+ years of volunteer leadership immeasurably impacted thousands of students in CIDA-accredited programs.
“Margaret Portillo’s commendable, long-standing service, her support of CIDA’s mission in every respect and the excellence of her work on behalf of CIDA and interior design education are worthy of this highest honor. The CIDA Board is very pleased to recognize her exceptional achievements with this award,” said Dr. Pamela Evans, FIDEC, IIDA, CIDA Board Chair.