Awards Winning Company
2021 – Gold Winner, “Best Shade Control”
ZCurtains was recognized as the Gold Winner for Best Shade Control by CEPro’s Home of the Year Awards for Project Medina, a luxury installation valued at over $100,000 and completed in collaboration with Interiors by Popov. This prestigious award highlights our commitment to advanced automation, seamless integration, and exceptional design quality.
2022 – First Place Winner, Motorization Category
We proudly received First Place in the Motorization category of the VISION Design and Workroom Competition. The event, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, brought together over 100 exhibitors and 3,500 attendees from 48 U.S. states and 34 countries. Winning one of the main awards at this prestigious industry gathering was a true honor and recognition of our innovation and craftsmanship.
2023 – Marquis Who’s Who Honoree
Zinaida Shikhanova was honored to be inducted into Marquis Who’s Who, a globally respected biographical registry recognizing her outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and influence in the field of window fashion design and craftsmanship. Selection for Marquis Who’s Who is based on notable achievements, professional excellence, and lasting contributions to one’s industry.
2024 – First Place Winner, Motorization Category
ZCurtains was honored to receive First Place in the Motorization category at The Grace Awards: Window Fashion Design & Artisan. Our window fashion project was recognized for its exceptional craftsmanship and innovation at the exclusive 2024 Grace Awards Gala, held at the prestigious Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.
2025 – Designer of the Year
ZCurtains was honored with the prestigious title of Designer of the Year, recognizing exceptional creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship in custom window treatments. This top distinction celebrates our continued dedication to design excellence and leadership within the industry over the past 10 years.
2025 – Second Place, Combination Category
ZCurtains received Second Place in the Combination category at the 2025 Grace Awards Gala, recognizing the team’s creative integration of diverse styles, materials, and control systems. This award highlights ZCurtains’ ability to balance aesthetics and functionality, delivering uniquely tailored solutions for complex residential and commercial environments. The winning project was completed in collaboration with Jennifer H. LaFreniere for The BLOCK Project.
2025 – First Place, Commercial Category
ZCurtains was awarded First Place in the Commercial category at the prestigious 2025 Grace Awards Gala, held at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. This recognition honors the company’s excellence in large-scale design execution and innovation in commercial window treatment projects, reflecting Zina Shikhanova’s and designer Rachel Eld’s dedication to quality and precision as collaborators.
2025 – First Place, Motorization Category
ZCurtains was honored with First Place in the Motorization category at the 2025 Grace Awards Gala, celebrating exceptional achievement in advanced automation and smart control design. This award underscores Zina Shikhanova’s leadership in seamlessly merging technology with elegant craftsmanship, setting new standards for innovation in window treatments.
2025 – Best in the PNW, The People’s Choice
ZCurtains was voted Best in the Pacific Northwest in the Home & Garden – Window Treatments category of The People’s Choice Awards. This recognition reflects the trust and appreciation of our clients and community across the region.
2025 – Worldwide Women’s Association Honoree
Zinaida Shikhanova was recognized by the Worldwide Women’s Association as an honored member who has demonstrated excellence, maintained perseverance, and ascended the summit of professional accomplishment. This recognition, dated August 22, 2025, celebrates her dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the window fashion industry.