KCMA Names Jury for 2027 Design Awards
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association has unveiled the five-member judging panel for its fourth KCMA Design Awards program.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Home Renovation
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) unveiled the five-member jury panel for the 2027 KCMA Design Awards. Kitchen and bath designers may submit projects featuring KCMA member cabinets from Oct. 12 to Dec. 18, 2026.
Why it matters
The awards recognize kitchen design work that uses KCMA member cabinets, giving designers and manufacturers a national showcase for the industry. Judging is tentatively set to begin Feb. 15, 2027, with further eligibility and submission details still to come from KCMA.
The 2027 program is the fourth KCMA Design Awards edition and its jury includes five members, with designer submissions accepted through Dec. 18, 2026. Full eligibility rules and award details remain to be released by KCMA.
The players
Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA)
KCMA is the national trade association representing kitchen cabinet manufacturers in the United States.
Heather L. Kirk
Kirk is the founder and principal designer of Kirk Riley Design in Seattle, established in 2004.
Paula Kennedy
Kennedy is the founder of Timeless Kitchen Design LLC and holds several industry certifications.
Molly Erin McCabe
McCabe is the founder and principal designer of McCabe By Design LLC, with more than two decades of design and construction experience.
The details
KCMA named Heather L. Kirk, Paula Kennedy, Heather Abrames, Meredith Weiss and Molly Erin McCabe to the jury. Kitchen and bath designers will submit projects featuring KCMA member cabinets for judging during the submission period.
Timeline
Oct. 12 - Dec. 18, 2026: design submission period for the 2027 KCMA Design Awards.
Feb. 15, 2027: tentative start of judging.
Industry Showcase
The 2027 edition is the fourth KCMA Design Awards program, continuing a series that recognizes kitchen designs built with KCMA member cabinets. The jury announcement follows the program's established pattern of publicly naming judges before the designer submission window opens.
Kitchen and bath designers planning entries should note the Oct. 12 to Dec. 18, 2026 submission window and begin gathering professional photography and project details now. Designers should watch for KCMA's forthcoming eligibility rules and submission guidelines before finalizing entries.
The takeaway
Designers who use KCMA member cabinets can prepare entries early, since the submission window closes Dec. 18, 2026. Following KCMA's announcements will help ensure eligibility requirements are met.
What happens next
Judging for the 2027 KCMA Design Awards is tentatively scheduled to begin Feb. 15, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Kitchen & Bath Business.
