The MIDDIES (Mentors In Design) salute design professionals in interior design, architecture, building, landscape design, landscape architecture and related fields, who share their time, expertise, and wisdom with the next generation. A nominee might be someone who has mentored you or who you have observed mentoring others during his or her career. Allison was completely honored to be recognized and really loved walking along the path laid by her Dad a few years before when he received the Mentor of the Year award.