2021 Interior Design Best of Year Awards

frequently asked questions

Five new categories have been added this year! See a complete list of this year’s categories here.

To submit a PRODUCT entry, you will be asked for the following information:

-your contact information

-product/category name and description

-product/collection introduction date

-manufacturer information

-1-3 high resolution product images (minimum 350dpi, JPEG format)

-link to product video (optional)

To submit a PROJECT entry, you will be asked for the following information:

-your contact information

-official project name, location and description

-project press release/documentation

-size and cost per sq. ft. (cost will not be published)

-project completion date

-design firm information

-8-10 high resolution project images (minimum of 350dpi, in JPEG format)

-link to project/walkthrough video (optional)

To submit a PEOPLE entry, you will be asked for the following information:

-your contact information

-nominee name, location, job title, and email address

-brief bio

-cv/resume (optional)

-headshot

-minimum of 2 project or product examples to prove why they are the best of 2021

-project completion dates ORproduct launch dates

-project ORproduct descriptions

-8-10 high resolution project images (minimum of 350dpi, in JPEG format) OR1-3 high resolution project images (minimum of 350dpi, in JPEG format)

There is no limit to the number of entries you may submit. Each entry can be submitted to one category at a time. If you would like to submit the same entry to additional categories, you will have the option to duplicate your entry at the end of the form. If you would like to duplicate an entry that has already been submitted, you can go to your completed entries under “My Account” and click “copy”.

Yes, you may begin your entry, save, and revisit it at any time. To access your in-progress entries, go to the “my account” link on the top righthand side of the page. You will find a menu on the left with “My Entries”.

Yes. If you would like to copy over information from one entry to a new entry you may use the checkbox on the last page of the entry form. You may then make changes to the entry copy or enter the same submission to additional categories.

If you need to make a vital change to a submitted entry, please email awards@interiordesign.net.

You will receive an email if your product or project is chosen as a finalist in November 2021. This email will be sent to the contact email address used on the entry form.

2021 winners will be announced at a virtual ceremony hosted by Editor in Chief Cindy Allen. Further details on the 2021 Best of Year Awards ceremony will be announced at a later date.

A list of the 2021 winners and honorees will also be published on InteriorDesign.net following the awards ceremony.

Product entries will go into a public product gallery and will be voted on by the A+D community from September 27 – October 11, 2021. Results are reviewed and finalists are determined by an Interior Design editorial panel.

Project, People, and Student entries will be not be subject to public voting but will be judged by an Interior Design editorial panel.

Yes, we will provide a digital seal for you to use in your marketing efforts. You are encouraged to promote voting through your marketing channels.

A more detailed FAQ page can be found here.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out at awards@interiordesign.net with any questions.