Several very prestigious design awards programs are currently open for entries – I thought you would appreciate the heads-up and some brief details, which I am presenting in order of the currently published submission deadlines. Best of luck, friends!
Recognizing excellence in all areas of design enterprise, the Core77 Design Awards annually celebrates the richness of the design profession as well as the insight and perseverance of its practitioners. Now in its twelfth year, the Awards program remains dedicated to excellence and inclusivity, offering both students and professionals the opportunity to promote their best work on a global scale across 23 distinct design disciplines.
Last year’s winners: https://designawards.core77.com/2024/
The regular entry deadline is 27 February 2025: https://designawards.core77.com/
The 2025 Innovation by Design Awards honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its fourteenth year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents. It is one of the world’s most sought-after design awards.
Last year’s winners: https://www.fastcompany.com/innovation-by-design/list
The Super-Early-Rate entry deadline is 28 February 2025: https://www.fastcompany.com/apply/innovation-by-design
The Creativepool Annual prides itself as being the most innovative, inclusive and rewarding industry awards program. With free categories, juror feedback, and People’s Choice, The Annual proudly calls itself “The Most Award.”
Last year’s winners: https://creativepool.com/annual/2024/
The entry deadline is 24 April 2025: https://creativepool.com/annual/2025/
Since 1959, Communication Arts has published the best in visual communications from around the world, and the publication’s venerable Award of Excellence is one of the most coveted awards in the industry. Curated by a jury of leading design professionals, creators of works featured in the Communication Arts Design and Advertising Annuals are considered among the highest ranks of their professions worldwide.
Last year’s winners:
https://www.commarts.com/magazine/2024-design
https://www.commarts.com/magazine/2024-advertising
Design entries are due by 2 May, and Advertising entries are due by 20 June 2025: https://www.commarts.com/competitions