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Interior Design
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Dana Gard-Sweeney
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Lakeland College was the first Canadian post-secondary institution accredited by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA). For many years it was the only Canadian school.
Now we have NKBA founding member status, one of only 32 schools with that accreditation in North America. Currently there are 139 NKABA accredited post-secondary institutions.
Lakeland first earned full NKBA accreditation in 2000. This means Lakeland’s kitchen and bath curriculum met the educational standards established by the NKBA.
As well, the NKBA had an Excellence in Education Award, recognizing programs with
an average score of 90 or better. Lakeland College has earned this distinction 10
times. We were named the 2017 and 2019 NKBA College of the Year, which was the last year the designation was awarded. 
As well, NKBA student competitions have showcased both Lakeland’s program and students.
Lakeland currently has had students succeed in those competitions for 19 years.
Since 2004 Lakeland students have been recognized with at least an honourable mention in a variety of NKBA sponsored student competitions.
In 2024, two Lakeland alumni were named to the NKBA's Top 30 Under 30.
Along the way many others have won top prizes. See the list of winning designers.
| Year | Student/Placing/Competition |
| 2023-24 |
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| 2022-23 |
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| 2021-22 |
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| 2020-21 |
No competition - COVID-19 Pandemic |
| 2019-20 |
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| 2018-19 |
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| 2017-18 |
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| 2016-17 |
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| 2015-16 |
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| 2014-15 |
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| 2013-14 |
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| 2012-13 |
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| 2011-12 |
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| 2010-11 |
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| 2009-10 |
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| 2008-09 |
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| 2007-08 |
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| 2006-07 |
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| 2005-06 |
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| 2004-05 |
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