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IIDA Global Excellence Awards 2026
IIDA (International Interior Design Association) — United States
Now in its 17th year, the IIDA Global Excellence Awards recognize originality and creativity in interior design and interior architecture across 19 categories — including corporate, hospitality, healthcare, education, retail, and residential spaces. Any interior designer, interior architect, or architect worldwide may submit, provided the project itself is located outside the United States and was completed within the previous two years. Winners are celebrated at an in-person ceremony in Paris.
Deadline
Oct 13, 2026
Results announced
Feb 27, 2027
Entry fee
Early-Bird (Sep 1–8, 2026): $350 members / $450 non-members; Regular (Sep 9–Oct 5): $450 / $550; Last Chance (Oct 6–13): $550 / $650
Award / prize
No cash prize — winners are celebrated at an awards ceremony in Paris, featured on IIDA.org and social media, and receive digital winner assets plus press-release coverage to industry outlets
Audience
Professionals
Submission format
Online submission via IIDA's official competition portal, including project imagery and a written project narrative