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Presenter Slate Set for ARTS Awards

December 23, 2014  by in Industry, Special Events   

Other celebrities will share the stage with world-famous entertainer Osmond, including Mad Men actor Bryan Batt, along with designers, retailers and industry pioneers at the event, co-founded and produced by Dallas Market Center(dallasmarketcenter.com) and Accessories Resource Team. 

Presenting Sales Representatives at the awards are:
* Charles Kennedy, a retired sales representative who founded The Kennedy Group and was an innovator in the industry and a pioneer in the rep group concept. 
* Lisa Robison, an interior designer and founder of the non-profit organization Dwell with Dignity that has inspired the industry with its philanthropic mission to help families escape poverty and homelessness through design. 

Presenting Retail Categories are: 
* Susan Gravely, founder of Vietri, and importer of handcrafted Italian tableware, home décor and  garden products since 1983.
* Beatriz Ball, the founder and main creative designer of the Beatriz Ball Collection, which specializes in creating updated and innovative designs to fine handmade metalware.
* Mark Phillips, founder of the award-winning home furnishings company The Phillips Collection, a prime resource for retailers and interior designers in both the residential and commercial markets.
* Rick Seidman, president and CEO of Quoizel, a leading national lighting company founded in 1930 that creates timeless and functional pieces. 

Presenting Manufacturer Categories are: 
* Bryan Batt, Hazelnut co-owner, who has won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for his portrayal of Salvatore Romano on the critically acclaimed, multi award-winning dramatic series Mad Men. His store, Hazelnut, has been 
featured in prestigious publications including The New York Times, House Beautiful, Architectural Digest and People Magazine. 
* Tom Cianfichi, co-owner of Hazelnut, had a career in show business acting, directing and casting when an opportunity in New York City opened the door to a decade in management, buying and visuals at one of Madison Avenue’s most exclusive gift and home accessories stores.
* Richard Condanti, a seasoned retailer and owner of Bella Casa, a premier furniture, accessories and home décor store and showroom.
* Dorian Sims, president of the award-winning, family-owned Stacy Furniture & Design.
* Rawlins Gilliland, a retail expert that has served as director of sales & product for luxury retailer Neiman Marcus. Since 1999, Gilliland has been a consultant to the wholesale and retail industry, specializing in market buying and sourcing for specialty stores and small businesses. 
* Denise McGaha of Denise McGaha Interiors delivers fashionable, diverse, and adventurous designs, specializing in concierge-level service delivered in 90 days or less.
* Sergio Orozco, qward-winning product designer of furniture and lighting, established Sergio Orozco Design in 1989 and has attracted national and international clients with a variety of products manufactured around the world.
* Tobi Fairley, who, since establishing her design firm more than 15 years ago, has projects across the nation, and her award-winning designs for high-profile and celebrity clients have been featured on television and top publications around the globe. 

ARTS Awards is held each January during the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market. The 26th annual ARTS Awards are sponsored by enLIGHTenment, FANDECK, Gifts & Decorative Accessories, Giftware News, HFN, Home Accents Today, Home Fashion Forecast, Home & Textiles Today, Residential Lighting and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.