ASID Illinois

ASID Illinois Design Excellence Awards 2026

Category List

Awards Program Dates

Registration Open
From: April 1, 2026 12:00AM CSTTo: April 30, 2026 11:59PM CST
Entry Management Open
From: April 1, 2026 12:00AM CSTTo: May 30, 2026 11:59PM CST
Category List
C01: Commercial Contract Under 5,000 SF
C02: Commercial Contract Over 5,000 SF
C03: Healthcare
C04: Hospitality / Restaurant / Cocktail Lounge / Bar
R01: Kitchen
R02: Bath
R03: Bath by Small Firm (3 employees or fewer)
R04: Powder Room
R05: Residence Under 3,000 SF
R06: Residence Over 3,000 SF
R07: Design for Individual with Specific needs / Aging in Place / Universal Design
R08: Showcase Space - A space designed and implemented in a showhouse (ex. Lakeforest Showhouse, Dreaming of Design, RNDD Gallery Walk)
R09: Outdoor Space
R10: Living Room / Family Room / Dining Design
R11: Dining Room Design
R12: Bedroom Design
R13: Millwork / Built-ins
S01: Historic Restoration: Contract or Residential
S02: Specialty Spaces
(Stairs, Elevator Lobby, Coffee Bar, Transportation, Home Office, Kids Playroom, Retro Design 20+yrs)
S03: The Mart Emerging Designer Award
This year ASID Illinois is introducing a joint award with River North Design District.
P01: Furnishings - Upholstery and/or Casegoods
P02: Custom Textile: Rugs/ Fabrics/ Wallcoverings/ Bedding
D01: Residential Project completed as part of Interior Design Curriculum (non-built/non-photographed)
Interior Design Student Award

Awards Program Dates

Registration Open
From: April 1, 2026 12:00AM CSTTo: April 30, 2026 11:59PM CST
Entry Management Open
From: April 1, 2026 12:00AM CSTTo: May 30, 2026 11:59PM CST