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# 3 Design Excellence Awards from the National ASID Division

ASID individual memberships will move to one annual membership cycle beginning on Thursday, Oct. 1, and will run through Sept. 30, 2027. Check your personal inbox to learn what this transition means for your ASID membership, as your new annual membership cycle will be personalized based on your current membership term. Click Here for more information and FAQs . ASID National Awards The ASID National Awards are the Society's highest level of professional recognition, celebrating the people, organizations, and teams who are proving that design impacts lives. The National Awards spotlight those who have a demonstrated legacy of achievement, those who have significant annual accomplishments, and projects solving critical needs. Awards are presented in several categories designed to honor all facets of design and contributions to the industry and beyond. The categories encompass all responsible for design excellence. Honoring outstanding career contributions, these awards highlight people, organizations or teams who have consistently advanced the interior design profession, and those who are striving to innovate and forge new paths in the design world. LEGACY AWARDS Acknowledging the most significant achievements and contributions of design innovation, impact, and excellence of the year. ANNUAL AWARDS Recognizing outstanding projects that advance design towards a regenerative built environment, and projects solving the challenges facing our world around climate, health, and equity. FOCUS AWARDS ANNUAL + LEGACY: APPLY NOW FOCUS: APPLY NOW A Special Recognition and Thank you to ASID National Awards Sponsor HOW IT WORKS Nominations and Applications The ASID National Awards are open to both nominations and applications. Eligible nominees for legacy and annual awards will be invited to apply through an online platform. Candidates can also apply directly for any of the awards. Nominations are not accepted for FOCUS Project Awards. Jury All completed applications will be reviewed by a jury of peers representing the breadth of the design industry. The jury will judge all applicants solely on their submitted materials. ASID national officers, board members, and National Award jurors are ineligible during their terms of service. WHY PARTICIPATE Recipients of the ASID National Awards represent the best of the design profession— individuals, teams and organizations who are leading the practice, spearheading innovation, demonstrating the impact of design and improving outcomes for people and the planet. ASID is committed to amplifying the achievements of our honorees, providing significant visibility by sharing their unique stories and enduring contributions to the industry. National Award recipients may receive: National media recognition Recognition at GATHER: CATALYST, the National Conference by ASID Potential speaking opportunities with ASID at national programs Access to leadership opportunities within ASID and the design community AWARDS TIMELINE   Feb 17 2026 Nominations and Applications Open Apr 2 2026 Nominations Close Apr 21 2026 Applications Close Late Apr 2026 Jury Review and Selection Late May 2026 Winners Informed Sept 2026 Winners Announced at GATHER: Catalyst