Richard and Catherine Frinier to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at IHFI Event

Furniture World News Desk on 1/6/2024

Richard Frinier and Catherine Frinier.

Richard and Catherine Frinier, prominent figures in the Richard Frinier Design Studio in California, will be recognized with Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2024. The International Home Furnishings Industry (IHFI) will bestow these awards in acknowledgment of their sustained support for the City of Hope, a leading research and medical center. The IHFI, established in 1965, includes manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, suppliers, and associated service providers in the home furnishings sector.

The IHFI's annual fundraising campaign, highlighted by the West Coast Golf and Tennis Tournament in Coto de Caza, California, and a gala dinner in High Point, North Carolina, has been instrumental in raising nearly $100 million for medical research and patient care.

Event Details

The 32nd Annual West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament, a charity fundraiser to benefit the City of Hope, will take place on June 10, 2024. The Friniers are committed to raising awareness about this event and the City of Hope’s research and medical facilities, which are expanding beyond California. 

Rick Powell, West Coast Event Executive Committee Chair, remarked, “We are incredibly fortunate this year to have giants in their respective fields such as Richard and Catherine Frinier, and also David Binke of King Koil industry icon in the bedding industry whom we will also be honoring, generously give their time, influence and passion to support City of Hope and add to the more than $21 million raised by this event alone over its 32 years."

The Friniers themselves stated, “We invite everyone to join us for this enjoyable one-day charity sports event, auction and fundraiser at the Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Southern California this June... We are encouraging and welcoming straight donations where no act of generosity and kindness may be too small or too large and each and every contributions will and does make a difference."

The City of Hope also expressed gratitude, stating, "City of Hope is incredibly honored to bestow this esteemed award onto this trio of remarkable leaders in the furniture industry. These individuals have shown exceptional dedication and leadership, shaping the industry's future. Their outstanding professional and philanthropic contributions will be recognized at this fun-filled and exciting golf and tennis tournament and dinner.”

Event Participants

Richard and Catherine Frinier, along with David Binke of King Koil, will be honored for their contributions to City of Hope. Richard Frinier has been a notable figure in home industries design for over 40 years.

Event Overview

• The 32nd Annual West Coast Golf & Tennis Tournament, a charity sports and auction fundraiser.
• Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
• Location: Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club, 25291 Vista del Verde, Coto de Caza, California 92679
• Registration and donation details are available at https://e.givesmart.com/events/yWw/.

About City of Hope
City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols have advanced care for people throughout the world with cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

About Richard and Catherine Frinier
Richard and Catherine Frinier, Co-Founders, Managing Partners and Principals of The Richard Frinier Design Studio in California, Collaborate with Respected Brands, Including Brown Jordan, Century Furniture, Dedon, Glen Raven/sunbrella, and Pavilion Owned by Tuuci, to License Frinier's Award-Winning Indoor/outdoor Furniture and Textile Designs for Worldwide Distribution. Over the Past 40 Years, Richard Frinier Has Prolifically Created Thousands of Designs Across Hundreds of Collections for Partnering Brands Garnering Over 100 Design Excellence Awards with His Most Iconic Designs in Continuous Production for 10, 20 and 30 Years. Richard Frinier Is a Recipient of The Lifetime Achievement and Industry Partner Awards from The International Casual Furnishings Association, an Inductee Into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame, and Named a Star of Design from A+d Community Peers and Press at The Pacific Design Center Los Angeles. He Has Been Listed Among the Top 40 Most Influential Individuals in The Home Furnishings Industry by Leading Trade Journal Furniture Today. Together, Catherine and Richard Focus on Strategic Creative Collaborations Leading to The Most Successful Outcomes Possible with Remarkable Results.

Catherine's Mindful Appreciation of Good Design, Architecture, and Communications Has Translated Into Over 30 Years of Experience Working on Dynamic and High-Level Creative Teams Across Complex Business Environments Collaborating on Award-Winning Designs, Design Thinking, and Global Lifestyle and Color Trends. Experienced in Developing Brand Identity and Strategy, Quality Marketing, Communications and Brand Evangelism, Structuring Licensing and Co-Branded Agreements, Product Launches, and Event Design and Production, Her Unique and Skillfully Crafted Content, Story, and Speech Writing Emotionally Connects with Others. a Strategic and Creative Thinker, Catherine Is the Recipient of Honors and Recognition for Communications, Leadership, Luxury Marketing, Executive and Sales Training, and Mentoring Programs. 

As Creators and Supporters of Many Design and Furniture Trade Organization Scholarship Programs for College-Level Design Students to Help in Mentoring Them and Also to Promote the Home Furnishings Industry as A Viable, Relevant and Rewarding Career Choice for Young Designers, the Frinier's Have Also Identified and Support Direct Relief, the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation and The City of Hope Among Their Charities of Choice when Giving Back for Social Goodness.