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Project submissions and payment deadline is Monday, March 18, 2024 at 5pm*
Radiance Awards (Individual) nominations deadline is Monday, April 8, 2024 at 5pm*
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Illuminate Design Awards are the highest honor the IIDA North Florida can bestow upon a design team or individual. The Awards recognize design excellence and creativity, strive to continuously push boundaries and exceed expectations. The 2024 IIDA North Florida Illuminate Design Awards will be held on Friday, April 26th, 2024.
ELIGIBILITY
Projects must be completed after January 1, 2022 and completed before December 31, 2023
Project entries must be executed by design firms and/or individuals located within the jurisdiction of the IIDA North Florida
Projects may have been executed anywhere in the United States or abroad
The total number of submissions from one firm is not limited, however, each project can only be submitted to one category.
Prior project entries are not eligible. Projects that have previously won an IIDA Illuminate Award are not eligible. Prior publication or entry in other competitions does not affect eligibility.
Radiance Award submissions will not incur a submissions fee, and the submissions criteria varies slightly from the project submissions criteria listed above.
SUBMISSION FEES
EARLY BIRD PRICING (January 29th - February 19th)
Members: $160 (first entry) / $90 (additional entries)
Non-Members: $190 (first entry / $110 (additional entries)
GENERAL PRICING (February 20th - March 11th)
Members: $180 (first entry) / $110 (additional entries)
Non-Members: $200 (first entry / $130 (additional entries)
**use code 70off when checking out for additional entry pricing**
SUBMISSION CRITERIA
Firm contact information including name, address, phone number, and email
Category
Project name and location
Completion date
Construction Type
Square Footage
Project Statement (50 word maximum)
Challenge Statement (250 word maximum)
Solution Statement (250 word maximum)
Project Images (JPG or JPEG format w/ maximum size of 1MB)
Submit 5-7 color images total.
only (1) exterior image is permitted
Use numbers to name your image files (01, 02, 03, etc).
Floor Plan Uploads (1-3)
A maximum of (3) floorplans are allowed
Please use the following format for floor plans:” floorplan1, floorplan2, floorplan3”
Do not reference or include your design/architectural firm name or logo in the images.
No composite images allowed - only one photograph per image upload
JUDGING
We will have judges from outside IIDA North Florida reviewing the project submissions. Photographs and bios of the judges will be shared prior to the awards ceremony via social media.
Categories must receive more than two (2) submissions to be judged. If two (2) or fewer submissions are received, submissions will be returned/refunded and the category will be eliminated. The submitting firm will be notified and given the option to submit in another applicable category, or submit the project next year (given that the time frame requirements for the following year are still met).
The authorship of each project will remain concealed throughout the deliberation of the judges. If the authorship is revealed on any of the submission materials (ie. jpg content or file names, PDF file names or drawing sheet borders, or within project narratives) the entry will be disqualified and materials/submissions fees will not be returned.
If you are submitting your own firm’s office, you may not include the design firm name in either the descriptions or the photos.
Each entry will be judged on the success with which it has met its individual requirements. Entries will be weighed individually, and not in competition with others. Judges decisions will be based solely on the materials submitted.
Judges reserve the right to abstain from awarding a category if they feel the entries are not exemplary. Judges and IIDA North Florida reserve the right to re-classify a project into a different category if deemed necessary (including too few submissions in one category). Refunds will not be given to projects that have been recategorized.
Judges scores and comments regarding the projects will not be shared.
THE FINE PRINT
Project Submissions become the property of the IIDA North Florida. Photography and images submitted in can be used by the IIDA North Florida for exhibition, publication, and promotional purposes (i.e. on the website and social media outlets).
Project Submissions and entry materials (winners and non-winners) will not be returned. Submitting firms and/or individuals are encouraged to keep a duplicate set of all submission materials for their records.
Entries must include all required information and submittals for entry submissions. Read descriptions carefully. Submissions that do not meet required criteria will not be considered. IIDA North Florida Chapter reserves the right to determine final eligibility, and accepts no liability in that regard.
For questions, please email illuminatejudging@gmail.com
CATEGORIES
Commercial Workplace |
Specific to corporate office spaces that are a centralized location for employees to collaborate, train, and interact as a team. Financial Institutions;Professional Services;Legal Workplace;Technology and Marketing;Industrial Complexes;Corporate Headquarters;Satellite Offices; Public Utilities;Call Centers
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Healthcare |
Specific facilities that provide short and long term care dedicated to the health and welfare of the general public
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| Senior Living | Specific to personal living spaces where multiple units are contained within one building or complex with shared common spaces dedicated to and licensed senior living communities. Assisted Living, Independent Living, Continuing Care and Memory Care facilities |
Education & Research |
Specific to facilities with a focus on study and learning: Research Facilities; Development Facilities; Day Care Centers; Educational Facilities; Colleges; Universities; Higher Education; Elementary, Middle and High Schools; Libraries; Museums; Aquariums; etc |
Hospitality |
Specific to providing a service or entertainment venue for the purpose of (personal or business related) travel, rest and relaxation: Hotels; Resorts; Lodges; Cruise Ships; Theaters; Country Clubs; Athletic Clubs; Entertainment Clubs; Airline Clubs; Casinos; Theme Parks; Cineplexes; Spas; etc |
Institutional & Government |
Specific to government institutions and/or public venues which handle high volumes of people: Religious Institutions; Worship Centers; Convention Centers; Civic Centers; Arenas; Stadiums; Transportation Terminals; Airports; Government Agency Facilities; Embassies; Correctional Facilities; Judicial Facilities; Legislative Facilities; Fire, Police and Emergency Stations; etc |
Historic Revitalization |
Specific to the innovation of protecting and enhancing architectural heritage. Historic Preservation, Building Lobby Repositioning, Industrial Design, etc |
Restaurants |
Specific to a place that serves food and drink to the public, including but not limited to Bars; Restaurants; Breweries; Bakeries; Public Food Halls; Coffee Shops; Food Markets |
Retail |
Shopping Centers; Malls; Food Courts; Mass Merchandisers; Department Stores; Specialty Stores & Boutiques; Food Retail Stores; Retail Branches & Banks; Convenience Stores; Home Improvement Stores; Product Showrooms; etc |
Unbuilt |
A project in-progress that has not yet been built |
Single Family Residential |
Specific to a dwelling for a person or household. Detached housing units; Townhouses; Condos; Mobile Homes |
Muli-Family Residential |
Specific to new construction or renovation housing containing multiple separate residential units. Condominiums; Dormitories; Apartments; Lofts; Community Projects/ Community Shelters; Clubhouses and other Common Areas |
Product Placement |
Vendor: Specific to a project where vendor FF&E products were incorporated in a way that enhanced the built environment and supported the overall design concept |
Use of Materials |
Vendor: Specific to a project where vendor materials were incorporated in a way that enhanced the built environment and supported the overall design concept |
Branding Excellence Award |
Judge's Vote: A project that exemplifies impactful branding for a product or company throughout the design of the space |
Prism Award |
Judge's Vote: This award will be presented to the company who submits a project that exemplifies Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Every project will have the option to provide a summary of how their project incorporates DEI as applicable |
Sustainability Award |
Judge's Vote: Specific to any building type designed with renewable and recyclable resources and materials, including but not limited to LEED and WELL certified buildings |
Radiance Awards (Individual) Designer of the Year, Emerging Professional, Industry Champion |
Specific to an active IIDA Professional or Associate member within IIDA North Florida that exemplifies outstanding volunteer service through commitment, passion, and professionalism, and advocates for interior design excellence through apparent visibility in local A&E Industry and notoriety in CRE Industry |
lluminate Award |
All winning entries from the categories above will be considered by the judges for the highest honor of the Illuminate Award |
People's Choice Award |
Voted on by the design community |