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Danielle Lewis named 2026 ASID Ones to Watch Award Winner. LaBella's Danielle Lewis, ASID, NCIDQ, WELL AP, ALEP, has been named a 2026 Ones to Watch Award Winner by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). The national ASID Ones to Watch program recognizes rising leaders in the interior design industry who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a willingness to push the boundaries of the profession. Each year, ASID honors up to 20 professionals from across the industry as Ones to Watch Award Winners. An Interior Design Leader at LaBella, Danielle focuses primarily on K-12 and higher education projects. She is passionate about designing learning environments that enhance student success, joy, and well-being and believes meaningful stakeholder engagement is essential to creating spaces that reflect each client's unique vision and goals. Danielle's commitment to the interior design and educational communities extends well beyond her project work. She serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Interior Design Program at the Rochester Institute of Technology, President-Elect for the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) New York Chapter, and a board member for the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) New York Chapter. Danielle's talent, leadership, and dedication to creating thoughtful learning environments make her a standout member of LaBella's Interior Design team, and LaBella Associates is proud to see her contributions to the profession recognized on a national level. Congratulations, Danielle, on this well-deserved achievement!

Cristian Petschen and Brad Bartholomew joining panel discussion at Soccerex Miami 2026. LaBella's Cristian Petschen, Sports & Entertainment Practice Leader, and Brad Bartholomew, AIA, LEED BD+C, National Director of Design, will be speaking at Soccerex Miami 2026, taking place September 23-25 at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. On Friday, September 25, at 12:00 p.m., Cristian and Brad will join a panel discussion titled "Building the Stage for the Modern Game: Stadium Infrastructure, Playing Surfaces, & Fan Experience." The session will bring together architects, stadium developers, and sports infrastructure leaders to explore the complexities of delivering today's premier soccer venues. The discussion will cover stadium construction and surrounding infrastructure, high-performance playing surfaces, long-term facility sustainability, and the evolving fan experience, with a focus on what it takes to create world-class destinations for the next generation of the sport. Cristian and Brad will be joined by Dan Meis, Founder of Meis+; Martin Glass, Director at gmp Architekten; John Sulinski, COO of LandTek; and Andrew Pottinger, Group Director at Buro Happold. Soccerex Miami 2026 brings together leaders from across the global soccer industry to connect, share ideas, and explore the trends shaping the future of the game.

LaBella Associates marketing team recognized nationally for Excellence in AEC communications. Honors span four marketing disciplines across two of the AEC industry's most respected award programs. LaBella Associates' integrated marketing team has earned multiple national honors for excellence in strategic communications, receiving top honors from both the Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Awards and the SMPS Marketing Communications Awards. Together, the recognitions reflect the breadth and impact of the firm's integrated marketing program. The recognized work spans thought leadership, corporate storytelling, video and digital marketing. Campaigns honored by the two organizations included the semi-annual K-12 publication In Session, the firm's Corporate Social Responsibility Report, the Port of Albany Partnership Video and the award-winning 2025 Holiday Service Campaign, showcasing LaBella's expertise, culture and community impact. "Great projects deserve great storytelling. Our marketing team partners closely with technical experts across the firm to communicate the impact of our work in ways that resonate with clients, communities and future talent," said Jeff Roloson, President of LaBella Associates. "These honors reflect the creativity, collaboration and strategic thinking that define our approach to telling the LaBella story with the same level of excellence that guides everything we do." The recognitions include a Gold Award and two Silver Awards from Zweig Group, along with an SMPS Marketing Communications Award of Excellence and a finalist honor. Notably, In Session was recognized by both organizations, earning a Gold Award in the Newsletter category from Zweig Group and finalist honors in SMPS's External Publication - Mixed Media category. Zweig Group also recognized LaBella's Corporate Social Responsibility Report and Port of Albany Partnership Video with Silver Awards, while the firm's 2025 Holiday Service Campaign earned an SMPS Award of Excellence in the Holiday - Digital category. "We hold our marketing initiatives to the same high standards as the work we deliver for our clients," said Beth Curran, Senior Vice President & Director of Marketing, LaBella Associates. "We invest our resources thoughtfully, challenge ourselves creatively, and apply our expertise with integrity. We also prioritize developing our internal talent while building rewarding partnerships with trusted collaborators. I'm incredibly proud that this recognition reflects not only our team's professional expertise, but also the meaningful growth these projects have helped drive." The Zweig Group Marketing Excellence Awards recognize outstanding marketing campaigns across the architecture, engineering and construction industry based on creativity, messaging, design and measurable business impact. Entries are evaluated by a panel of experienced AEC marketing professionals. The SMPS Marketing Communications Awards recognize excellence in marketing communications across the AEC industry, honoring firms for innovation, strategic execution and creative excellence. About LaBella Associates LaBella Associates is home to over 2,200 multi-disciplinary consultants who plan, design, engineer, and manage public and private projects that enrich its communities. Its expertise is recognized in infrastructure, buildings, environmental, and energy projects throughout the eastern United States, the United Kingdom, and Spain. Headquartered in Rochester, NY, LaBella is a certified Great Place to Work.