Specialty AwardsGROUP
This is a new group to celebrate accredited and affiliated members
Website-Affiliate
Description
This category recognizes outstanding website design, functionality, and user experience. Eligible websites must have an original design or a significant redesign that enhances branding, usability, and engagement. If you used a third-party developer, you must provide credit to the company that designed your website. Entries should highlight how the website effectively communicates the business's identity, supports marketing objectives and drives customer interaction.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Layout & Design | 25.0% |
Navigation | 25.0% |
Speed Web Pages Load | 10.0% |
Writing Mechanics | 25.0% |
Accessibility | 15.0% |
Marketing Campaign-Affilated
Description
This category recognizes innovation and effective marketing campaigns. Eligible campaigns may include digital, print, social media, video or multi-channel initiatives designed to promote a product, service or brand. Entries should demonstrate strong creative direction, compelling messaging, and measurable impacts, such as increased engagement, brand awareness or sales performance.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Campaign Objectives | 15.0% |
Marketing Campaign Desicription | 10.0% |
Creative Concpet Description | 25.0% |
Application of media | 25.0% |
Results obtained | 25.0% |
Custom Product - Accredited/Affilated
Description
The custom product award is open to both accredited and affiliated members. Members can enter a product that was a joint effort with an accredited member and an affiliated as a co-entry. Submission can include any product designed and manufactured in Canada for a residential or commercial Canadian project. The product must be created for a specific project and used in the interior solution of that project.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design Statement | 25.0% |
Technical drawing | 15.0% |
Project Photos | 25.0% |
Visual Impact | 15.0% |
Suitability for Solution | 20.0% |
Bathroom DesignGROUP
Bathroom Facelift under $30K
Description
The Bathroom Facelift category Under $30K includes one full residential bathroom with an overall project budget of under $30K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation or consist only of finishes and furnishings. Powder rooms should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Bathroom Over $60K
Description
The Bathroom Over $60K category includes one residential full bathroom with an overall project budget of approximately $60K or more (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation, or consist only of finishes and furnishings. Powder rooms should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Bathroom Between $30K to $60K
Description
The Bathroom category between $30K and $60K includes one residential full bathroom with an overall project budget between $30K and $60K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation or consist only of finishes and furnishings. Powder rooms should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Powder Room
Description
The Powder Room category includes one residential powder room with no budget restrictions. The project may include new construction and renovation, or consist only of finishes and furnishings. Full baths should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Commercial DesignGROUP
Commercial Space
Description
The Commercial Space category includes offices, studios, restaurants, spas, salons, retail, common areas, hospitality, etc. The project may include new construction and renovation, or consist only of finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 32.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 16.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Kitchen DesignGROUP
Kitchen Over $150K
Description
The Kitchen Over $150K category includes one residential kitchen with an overall project budget of approximately $150K or more (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation, or consist only of finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
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Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Kitchen Facelift Under $50K
Description
The Kitchen Face-lift under $50K category includes one residential kitchen with an overall project budget of approximately $50K or less (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation, or consist only of finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Kitchen Between $50K to $100K
Description
The Kitchen between $50K to $100K category includes one residential kitchen with an overall project budget of approximately between $50K to $100K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation, or consist only of finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
Kitchen Between $100K and $150K
Description
The Kitchen category between $100K and $150K includes one residential kitchen with an overall project budget between $100K and $150K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). The project may include new construction and renovation or consist only of finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 10.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Completeness | 5.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 5.0% |
Project Photos | 10.0% |
Visual Impact | 30.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 15.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 20.0% |
RenovationGROUP
Renovation Over $500K
Description
The Residential Renovations Over $500K categories (excluding design fees, taxes, and labour costs) include the removal of existing architectural elements, such as doors, windows, walls, or interior finishes, which are replaced to fulfil the project's solution. This can pertain to the entire home, specific areas, or additions to the home. It may involve a single or multiple spaces.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Solution | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Renovation Under $200K
Description
The Residential Renovations Under the $200K categories (excluding design fees, taxes, and labour costs) include removing existing architectural elements, such as doors, windows, walls, or interior finishes, which are replaced to fulfill the project's solution. This can pertain to the entire home, specific areas, or additions to the home. It may involve single or multiple spaces.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Soultion | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Renovation $200K to $500K
Description
The Residential Renovations $200K to $500K categories (excluding design fees, taxes and labour costs) included removing existing architectural elements, such as doors, windows, walls, or interior finishes, which are replaced to fulfil the project's solution. This can pertain to the entire home, specific areas, or additions to the home. It may involve a single or multiple spaces.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Soultion | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
The Interior DecorationGROUP
Interior Decoration - Facelift Under $25K
Description
The Interior Decoration—Facelift under $25K category includes a residential space with an overall project budget of under $35K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances), such as a family room, a sunroom, or a bedroom. Kitchens, bathrooms, or renovations should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Interior Decoration – Between $25K to $50K
Description
The Interior Decoration – Between $25K to $50K category includes a residential space(s) with an overall project budget between $25K to $50K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). E.g., a family room, a sun room, a bedroom or open concept with more than one space/activity. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole home or renovations should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Interior Decoration – Over $100K
Description
The Interior Decoration—Over $100K category includes residential space(s) with an overall project budget of $100K or more (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). Examples include a family room, a sunroom, a bedroom, or an open concept with more than one space/activity. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole homes, and renovations should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Interior Decoration – Between $50K to $100K
Description
The Interior Decoration – Between $50K to $100K category includes a residential space(s) with an overall project budget between $50K to $100K (excluding design fees, taxes, and any appliances). E.g., a family room, a sun room, a bedroom or open concept with more than one space/activity. Kitchens, bathrooms, whole home or renovations should not be entered in this category.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Whole Home – House
Description
The Whole Home–House category includes a single freehold, condominium or apartment home, including detached, semi-detached, row, and townhouses. Tiny homes are welcome in this category as long as the project meets the minimum definition of a whole home (including a kitchen, full bath, and space that allows eating, living, and sleeping).
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Drawings Package Presentation | 6.0% |
Project Photos | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Universial DesignGROUP
Universal Kitchen Design
Description
The Universal Kitchen or Bathroom Design category includes one residential bathroom or kitchen that incorporates the use of the 7 principles of universal design, with no budget restrictions. The project must include new construction or renovation, as well as finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 9.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 4.0% |
Concept Rendering | 4.0% |
Design Statement | 9.0% |
Visual Impact | 27.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 13.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 17.0% |
Universal Design Principles | 17.0% |
Universal Bathroom Design
Description
The Universal Bathroom Design category includes one residential bathroom or kitchen that incorporates the use of the 7 principles of universal design, with no budget restrictions. The project must include new construction or renovation, as well as finishes and furnishings.
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 9.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 4.0% |
Concept Rendering | 4.0% |
Design Statement | 9.0% |
Visual Impact | 27.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 13.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 17.0% |
Universal Design Principles | 17.0% |
Student Award - Single RoomGROUP
Student - Single Room
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Concept Rendering | 6.0% |
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Student Awards - Multi RoomGROUP
Student - Multi Room
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 11.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 6.0% |
Concept Rendering | 6.0% |
Design Statement | 11.0% |
Visual Impact | 33.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 11.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 22.0% |
Student Awards - Universal Kitchen and BathGROUP
Student - Universal Bath
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 9.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 4.0% |
Concept Rendering | 4.0% |
Design Statement | 9.0% |
Visual Impact | 27.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 13.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 17.0% |
Principles of Wellness/Accessibility/Sustainablity | 17.0% |
Student - Universal Kitchen
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 9.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 4.0% |
Concept Rendering | 4.0% |
Design Statement | 9.0% |
Visual Impact | 27.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 13.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 17.0% |
Principles of Wellness/Accessibility/Sustainablity | 17.0% |
Student Awards - Wellness/Accessibility/SustainabilityGROUP
Student - Wellness/Accessibility/Sustainability
Criteria
Criterion | Weight |
---|---|
Digital Presentation Board | 9.0% |
Drawings Package Standards | 4.0% |
Concept Rendering | 4.0% |
Design Statement | 9.0% |
Visual Impact | 27.0% |
Suitability of Space Planning | 13.0% |
Suitability of Selections | 17.0% |
Principles of Wellness/Accessibility/Sustainablity | 17.0% |