17th Annual Design Awards

Join us in celebrating design excellence at the 17th Annual IIDA NE Design Awards which will be held on September 12th, 2024 at the historic SoWa Power Station in Boston. Bring your dancing shoes for a red-carpet-ready evening, and delight in the accomplishments of our talented New England design community!

ENTRIES

Both Professional and Student entries are set to open on April 12th! Design firms with offices in New England are invited to submit their projects completed in January 2022 or after, for consideration in the IIDA NE Design Awards. Click the links below to learn more about the process and details on how to submit your entry!

Entry Pricing

Members - $425
Non-Members- $350
Firm’s First Time for Entry- $350
Minority Owned or WBE Owned Firm- *$25 discount for each additional entry

  • Click the links below to learn the details on both professional and student entries! Once you’re ready to start the entry process, please click here.

    Professional Entry Details

    Student Entry Details

  • Building Repositioning / Building Amenities
    Community & Culture
    Health & Wellness - Small (Under 50,000 sq ft)
    Health & Wellness - Large (Over 50,000 sq ft)
    Hospitality - Hotel/Lodging
    Hospitality - Restaurant
    Hospitality - Play*
    Science & Research - Small (Under 50,000 sq ft)
    Science & Research - Large (Over 50,000 sq ft)
    Residential Private
    Residential Multi-Unit
    Senior Living*
    Workspace - Small (Under 30,000 sq ft)
    Workspace - Medium (30,000-80,000 sq ft)
    Workspace - Large (Over 80,000 sq ft)
    Conscientious Design*

    *New category for the 2024 Design Awards!

  • Judging takes place by interior design industry professionals who reside outside of New England. Firm name, client information, and other project details are omitted to keep the process anonymous. Scores are tallied within a variety of subcategories with the total based upon 33% Project Narrative and Floor Plans, 33% Consideration for Enhancement of the Human Experience, and 33% Project Photography.

  • Winning entries are announced at the event with one winner chosen per category.

Click here for a recap of the 2023 Design Awards!