Wendy Glaister Chosen as 2023 Praiseworthy Pick Person of the Year

November 30, 2023  by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry   

“For the last five years, KBB has chosen an overall winner of its Person of the Year competition, as well as several Praiseworthy Picks,” said Chelsie Butler, executive editor of Kitchen & Bath Business. “It’s an exciting initiative and a great way to honor the movers and shakers in our industry.” 

Kitchen & Bath Business’s 2023 Person of Year - Praiseworthy Pick features eight finalists, each shining stars as standouts in the industry for their dedication and accomplishments this year. Their praiseworthy recognition acknowledges their support of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and their substantive contributions to the kitchen & bath industry and within their local design communities.

Wendy Glaister, founder and principal of Wendy Glaister Interiors shared, “When Chelsie Butler first reached out to let me know I was being nominated for this year’s Person of Year - Praiseworthy Pick, I was a little speechless! Being awarded one or this year’s Praiseworthy Picks has me  feeling so honored and grateful.”

Wendy Glaister was chosen as KBB’s “Connector” for her creation of the Interior Design Society (IDS) KBIS Designer Experience. Wendy dreamt up the tour in partnership with IDS as a way to help her interior designer colleagues ((2) groups of (20) designers) enter into the Kitchen and Bath design space in an approachable way.

The tour makes introductions to trustworthy brands with a tour of key exhibitors at KBIS, offers time for mentoring and support along the tour,  a kickoff event in the NKBA booth, lunch at a sponsored location. Attendees may also connect with Wendy before and after any speaking engagements she may have at KBIS for additional one on one time or encouragement.

Jenny Cano, Executive Director, Interior Design Society, commented, “Wendy is one of the most engaging people I know. As a tour guide for the IDS Tours at KBIS, she makes each person feel welcome with her warm and positive approach. During my time working with her over the last several years, her expertise on kitchen and bath design is evident, as is her care for others’ success around her.”