Thirty Is the New Awesome!

Thirty Under 30 nominations are open through Aug. 16. Meet two outstanding alumni here.

NKBA’s Thirty Under 30 program recognizes accomplished young professionals on their path to being the industry’s rock stars and future leaders. Nominate an outstanding individual, born on or after Jan. 21, 1991, to be considered for entry into this elite group — self-nominations are welcome! These are the future rock stars of kitchen and bath, possessing the passion and drive to lead the industry into the future.

The Thirties program has identified some amazing young talent. For instance: Meet Richard Anuszkiewicz and Molly Switzer.

Richard — also known as Richard A2Z — is an NKBA Insider who recently became the lead designer for Matthew Quinn’s new Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio in Nashville. He earned his spot in the inaugural Thirty Under 30 Class of 2013, and he graduated from Virginia Tech, an NKBA founding school.

Molly Switzer, AKBD, who opened her own design firm in 2017, was part of the 2014 30U30 class. She is president of NKBA’s Columbia River chapter, as well as serving on the Association’s Chapter Leadership Committee, and she recently joined the George Fox University Art Department’s advisory board. Molly is an advocate for educating and supporting the next generation of K&B professionals and holds two degrees — one in interior design and the other in housing studies.

The Thirty Under 30 Class of 2020 will be honored at KBIS in Las Vegas, Jan. 21-23, where they’ll have the opportunity to network with program alumni and past presidents of the NKBA, participate in the 30s Choice Awards, gain national media exposure, as well as earn a free trip to KBIS (airfare and hotel), an expo pass, conference pass, access to NKBA events including the Kitchen + Bath Design and Industry Awards and Opening Night gala and the best party at KBIS, the Bash. There are numerous pre- and post-event networking activities, as well as interesting and informative programs for the Thirties during the year.

For full information on the Thirty Under 30 program and to nominate a candidate by the Aug. 16 deadline, click here, and help elevate a young pro into this elite company.