1. Choose High-Quality, Professional Photography
Make a memorable first impression
A picture is worth a thousand words, and in the case of your submission for the Interior Design Best of Year Awards, it could be the difference between standing out or blending in.
High-quality images and a well-crafted description are key to making your entry stand out. We want to see and understand what makes your product/project exceptional and how it differentiates itself from competitors.
When drafting your description, focus on breakthrough innovation, outstanding design, or global impact (or all three!) and convey these aspects through a concise, compelling narrative.
Beautiful, high-quality photographs not only showcase your work effectively but also make a memorable impression on our judges. Ensure your images accurately reflect the essence of your product/project, and feel free to include additional photographs, materials, floor plans, or videos with your entry.
Best of Year 2023 Large Commercial Lobby + Amenity Space Project Winner:
Block A, Capital One Headquarters by Gensler and Arcadis (Photography: Garrett Rowland)
2. Showcase Standout Products and Projects
Show us your very best
Our editorial jury is searching for the highest degree of excellence and singularity to honor with a Best of Year award. To craft a compelling submission, ensure you address the following key areas that highlight how and why your product or project stands out. See some examples from past winners and honorees in our Best of Year Awards gallery. (Although we do want to see ALL of your best work, so feel free to submit multiple, high-quality products and projects!)
1. Broaden Your Chances with Multiple Categories
Determine Your Categories
The Best of Year Awards feature 59 product categories and 55 project categories this year, covering a wide range of product verticals and project types. To increase your chances of being honored or winning, consider entering multiple categories where applicable.
Category Options for Architecture and Design Firms
The Best of Year Project Categories highlight the expertise and creativity of architecture and design firms. These awards recognize outstanding projects that define a firm’s portfolio, whether they are large or small, generalist or specialist.
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- If your firm completed a project this year that fits multiple Best of Year categories, you can submit that project in each relevant category.
- If your firm completed multiple projects this year within the same sector, you can submit each project in separate entries within one category.
- If your firm completed multiple projects this year that fit different Best of Year categories, you can submit each project in the respective categories.
Category Options for Product Manufacturers
The Best of Year Product Categories shine a spotlight on the best in design solutions, honoring products that demonstrate excellence in areas such as functionality, aesthetics, sustainability, and more.
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- If your company debuted one product this year that fits multiple Best of Year categories, you can submit that product in each relevant category.
- If your company debuted multiple products this year within the same vertical, you can submit each product in separate entries within one category.
- If your company debuted multiple products this year that fit different Best of Year categories, you can submit each product in the respective categories.
Best of Year 2023 Contract Modular Sofa Winner: Bay System by Poltrona Frau
(Photography by Poltrona Frau)
2. Amplify Your Achievement
Marketing Perks for Finalists, Honorees, and Winners
After being carefully reviewed by our esteemed editorial jury, winners and honorees receive top-tier promotion through Interior Design’s print and digital channels, as well as recognition among industry leaders, influencers, and peers at the annual Best of Year ceremony in New York.
Whether you are a finalist, honoree, or winner, you'll receive exclusive marketing assets to promote your achievements to your audience. These prestigious seals are designed for you to display on your website, post on social media, and share through marketing efforts to showcase your excellence and attract new clients.
Bonus Options for Product Entries:
For manufacturers entering a product in the Interior Design Best of Year Awards, we highlight all product entries in our public Best of Year voting gallery for two weeks during the month of October, meaning win or lose, you have an incredible opportunity to share your product spotlight while it is live in our gallery.
In addition, our editors will be awarding a People's Choice Award for product based on popular feedback from our public Best of Year Product Voting Gallery. Winners of People's Choice will receive a special digital seal that can be used on social media and other marketing assets. To have your product considered for the People's Choice honor, simply select the People's Choice Award option at checkout.