The IFDA Educational Foundation established this grant in memory of designer, author, teacher, lecturer, and IFDA Trailblazer, Tony Torrice, IFDA, ASID. The Tony Torrice Professional Development Grant is awarded to a professional working in the interior design or related field who wants to advance his or her professional development and career through independent or academic study. An industry professional qualifying as a recipient of this award may work in, but is not limited to, the areas of design, marketing, education, writing/publishing, retailing, or manufacturing.