Mary Mowad Guiteau Honored with 2024 Tangipahoa Chamber Annie Award
Holly & Smith Architects is proud to announce that Mary Mowad Guiteau, our associate principal and director of interior design, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Annie Awards. Established in 1998 in memory of Dr. Anne Ferguson, these awards honor women in Tangipahoa Parish who demonstrate excellence and community service.
Mary has made significant contributions to interior design over her 27-year career. Since joining H/S in 2007, she has been instrumental in key projects across Tangipahoa Parish and beyond, including notable buildings at Southeastern Louisiana University and various revitalization efforts in downtown Hammond.
Beyond her professional work, Mary is dedicated to mentoring local students and serving on the Downtown Development District Board of Directors. She is actively involved in community projects and volunteer activities at Holy Ghost Catholic Church and School.
Mary’s achievements have been recognized with multiple awards from the International Interior Design Association Delta Regional Chapter, and she has twice been named Woman of the Year by the Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs.
Several of our H/S team joined Mary as she was celebrated with the other honorees at the Annie Awards Luncheon in June at the Southeastern Louisiana University Grand Ballroom. Special guest speaker Gayle Benson, owner of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, was featured.
Congratulations to all the 2024 Annie Honorees. We are proud of Mary’s accomplishments and her commitment to excellence and service in our community.
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