PoModesigner‘stoked’byawardnominations

Winners will be announced at April 22 ceremony

DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A Port Moody interior designer has won a record five nominations for her work plus industry recognition

Laura Grist Design Inc was recently announced as a finalist for interior designer of the year by HAVAN

The Home Builders Association of Vancouver hosts the HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence annually to recognize the best in the home building industry Grist said she and her team of designers are “stoked” to learn of the nomination as well as five additional nominations for home renovations

Her interior design company has been nominated for best interior design renovated home, best renovation between $400,000 and $700,000 and three luxury kitchens, valued at between

$100,000 and $175,000

“We’re very thrilled, we’re absolutely thrilled We’re working hard to get this kind of recognition,” said Grist, who will be “dressing up” for the awards ceremony on April 22

Being recognized by her peers is a culmination of 15 years of hard work in the industry

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Grist was a late-comer to interior design, going back to school at the age of 40, but recognized quickly that it was her calling

With her distinctive bald head and large, dark glasses, Grist has become known for being able to finish projects on time and on budget

“We’re very organized,” is how she describes her team’s ability to juggle 25 projects at once, and, with supply chain problems easing up, renovation challenges have lessened considerably

As for her bald head, Grist said she learned not to be upset about her hair loss from alopecia see COMPANY, page 19

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UBC Dentistry is screening patients

UBC Dentistry is screening patients

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12 years of age and older who require Braces

(Full orthodontic treatment cost: $4,200)

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For information, visit www.dentistry.ubc.ca/gradortho

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Date & Time: Location: Council Chambers, City Hall2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

Stream is available at 7 pm the day of the meeting at portcoquitlam ca/councilmeetings