During her years as a member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Ms. Gwozdz received numerous accolades, from both the National organization and local Arizona North Chapter. She was also honored with a first, second and third place award winner for the Edwards Fields Annual Wool Rug Design Competition, and earned the Lumen Award, Cutler Award, and International Illumination Design Award.

Gwozdz worked on the interior design of the lobby of the historic Orpheum Theatre, which was built in 1929. After falling into disrepair for some years, the city of Phoenix purchased it in 1984 and began an extensive renovation. The challenge of this project was to place furniture that would be purposeful and at the same time, artistically meld with the ornate and whimsical interior architecture. The end result was an aesthetically pleasing and functional theatre for public and private use while preserving the grandeur of a rare historic gem.

In addition to her professional and artistic endeavors, Ms. Gwozdz has participated in a wide range of local non-profit organizations, including the Arizona Costume Institute (Phoenix Art Museum), Annual Gala Committee of the American Cancer Institute, Board of Directors of the Orpheum Theater Foundation, Junior League of Phoenix, and Agape Food Box Distribution for HIV/AIDS. Her current civic volunteer commitment is Kids in Focus, which mentors children using fine art photography training and skills.