Categories

DDA Canada is an interconnected web of builders, designers, creators, and many others. Our awards celebrate the work of everyone involved, with categories to showcase your particular contribution.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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