November 15, 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 DLA Winner: Thomas A. Kligerman

Congratulations to Tom for winning the 2019 Design Leadership Award at this year’s London Summit. The DLA dinner & ceremony took place under the recently restored murals by Sir James Thornhill in the Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.

The Design Leadership Network recognized Tom as an individual in the community who reflects the mission of the DLN. This person seeks to contribute to the growth and professionalism of the design market through their work, mentorship, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, academic and/or philanthropic endeavors.

Past DLA recipients, Nina Campbell; 2017 Winner, Suzanne Tucker; 2015 Winner and Marc Appleton; 2014 Winner shared the stage to officially announce the sixth-annual Design Leadership Award winner – Thomas A. Kligerman. Here! Here! Well done, Tom!

Click here to view the 2019 DLA tribute video to Thomas A. Kligerman

The Old Royal Naval College with a distant view of the Queen's House in the background
The Painted Hall, the setting for the 2019 DLA Dinner
Marc Appleton, 2014 Design Leadership Award Winner
Suzanne Tucker, 2015 Design Leadership Award Winner
Thomas A. Kligerman enjoying the video tributes from close friends, near and far
Tom's dinner partners Ally Bulley, Liz Caan, Lizzie Dinkel & Matt Berman taking it all in
A standing ovation for the 2019 DLA Winner
Nina Campbell; 2017 DLA Winner presenting Tom with the beautiful Cambria obelisk to commemorate the honor
Tom Kligerman sharing his thoughts on the importance mentoring and giving back
Thomas A. Kligerman, 2019 DLA Winner; Nina Campbell, 2017 DLA Winner; Marc Appleton, 2014 DLA Winner; Suzanne Tucker, 2015 DLA Winner
A scene from The Painted Hall, London Summit guests enjoying an electric performance from the Ember Trio