In addition to her awards for the powder room and wine cellar, Himes was honored with “Designer of Distinction” for her service to her ASID chapter as well as her community.   This is an especially noteworthy achievement as it is bestowed upon members by their colleagues.

For her bath pedestal design, Himes’ powder room was described as extremely creative. In fact, Linda J. Barkman,  author of design- piece descriptions in Phoenix Home & Garden, wrote, “The wine room perhaps more than any other room in the house is where a designer is often given free room to be creative.  This one, designed by Debra May Himes, is no exception, and the vanity cabinet is the star of the show.”