The Stacy Garcia® Design Studio is incredibly proud to share that our founder, Stacy Garcia has been named the 2026 recipient of the prestigious NEWH ICON of Industry Award. The announcement was made during the NEWH Women in Design Awards Breakfast at HD Expo at Mandalay Bay, recognizing a milestone achievement in Stacy’s remarkable 30-year career in hospitality design. Presented annually by NEWH, Inc., The Hospitality Industry Network, the ICON of Industry Award is the organization’s highest honor. The award recognizes manufacturing leaders whose careers have shaped the products, partnerships, innovation, and standards that define hospitality design around the world. Recipients are selected not only for their professional accomplishments, but also for their lasting impact on the industry through mentorship, philanthropy, and leadership. For those who know Stacy, this recognition reflects exactly who she is. Since entering the hospitality industry in 1996 as a textile designer for Richloom Contract, Stacy has continuously pushed the boundaries of hospitality product design. First founding LebaTex in 1999 and then, through the creation of globally recognized lifestyle brands and partnerships, she has built a career rooted in innovation, storytelling, and creating meaningful guest experiences through design. Her work has influenced hospitality interiors across textiles, … Continue reading Stacy Garcia Named 2026 NEWH ICON of Industry Award Recipient