Decor Direct strives to contribute to the dynamism and growth of the local Sarasota/Bradenton community.  Some recent awards we have received for our contributions and achievements include:

Young Business of the Year Award Winner, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. (June 2002)

Exec Celeste Gruenstein graduated from the Leadership Sarasota Program (Class of 2009)

August 2, 2002, Decor Direct Exec Anthony J. Minicucci named to Prestigious "40-Under-40" List by Gulf Coast Business Review.

1999 Best of Show Award, American Society of Interior Designers, Design Resources XIV.

2001, Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Young Business of the Year Award Finalist, Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

2000, Sponsor Sarasota Millennium Celebration. We sponsored the downtown festivities of free music and a community-wide party to mark the new millennium.

Some of the charitable organizations we support include:

• Circus Sarasota, a local educational and charitable organization.
• Dogs for Dogs, Frankfurters for Felines, Decor Direct's own fundraising effortsfor local animal shelters in honor of Petey Dogg, CCO, our Chief Canine Office and mascot adopted from Humane Society of Sarasota County.
• Habitat for Humanity is building 72 homes for low-income families at "Jordan's Crossing" in Sarasota, and Decor Direct is proud to volunteer time and resources for this project.
• Heifer International, international aid group that gives dairy cows to villages in Africa.
• Humane Society of Sarasota County, the local shelter of animals
• Manasota Legal Aid providing free legal assistance to low-income families who otherwise would not have representation
• Sarasota Soap Box Derby, an event for kids which teaches hard work and sportsmanship.
• Southeastern Guide Dogs, which trains companion dogs for visually impaired persons.
• The First Tee, a non-profit dedicated to providing young people an opportunity to develop, through golf and character education, life-enhancing values.
• Newtown Boys & Girls Club
• Childhood Enrichment Center, Inc. This non-profit seeks to raise awareness of autism
• Senior Friendship Centers, Inc., a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping older adults live with dignity and independence
• Sarasota Arts Council - membership in arts organizations such as this non-profit