Hester Painting & Decorating has been recognized several times by the painting and decorating industry for expertise. Recent awards include:

• 2009 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Hester was awarded for their work on a Charity Project
• 2009 National PDCA Craftsman of the Year Award
  Nick Pasquale of Hester was awarded top honor for a tradesman
• 2008 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Residential Wallcovering Category - Chicago Residence 
• 2007 American Painting Contractor Magazine - Who's Who In The Painting Industry
  Tom Hester is Awarded Best in Full Service Contractor in the Painting Industry
• 2007 House & Garden Designers' Best of 07 
  Listed As One of The Best In The World for Decorative Painters and Wallpaper Hanging in 2007
• 2006 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Residential Faux Finishes Category - Antiqueing an Armoire & Wall Unit
• 2006 PDCA Safety Achievement Award
  Awarded for its commitment to safety, its safety training program and its hazard control methods.
• 2006 Northshore Magazine – Best of the North Shore
  House Painter Category
• 2006 Midwest Construction Magazine - Top Specialty Contractor
  Awarded Top Specialty Contractor in the Midwestern States
• 2005 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Residential Faux Finishes Category – Wilmette, IL Residence
• 2005 PDCA Safety Achievement Award
  Awarded for its commitment to safety, its safety training program and its hazard control methods.
• 2005 Midwest Construction Magazine - Top Specialty Contractor
  Awarded Top Specialty Contractor in the Midwestern States
• 2004 Illinois Family Business of the Year
  Awarded by the Loyola Family Business Center to family businesses that demonstrate a strong commitment to business, family and community. 
• 2003 Home Book Design Excellence Awards
  Gold Medal for excellence in the fabrics, wallcovering, and faux finishing category - Downtown Chicago Residence. 
• 2002 Home Book Design Excellence Awards
  3 separate awards for residences in Downtown Chicago:
  • Wallcovering Category
  • Mural Category
  • Faux Finishes Category
• 2002 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Faux Finishes Category - Grand Beach, Michigan Residence.
• 2001 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Wallcovering Category - Gracie Paper Installation 
• 2001 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Faux Finishes Category - Downtown Chicago Residence 
• 2000 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Faux Finishes Category - Master Bedroom Suite in Long Grove, IL 
• 1999 ASID Appreciation Award
  From the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
• 1999 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Commercial Category - Michigan Avenue Restaurant - Spiaggia 
• 1998 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Faux Finishes Category - Highland Park, IL Residence 
• 1997 Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) National PDCA Award
  Faux Finishes Category – Hinsdale, IL Residence