International Excellence Awards
International Excellence Awards
Discover the Future of Design with the International Excellence Awards!
Redefining RecognitionThe IE Awards introduces a revolutionary evaluation system that ensures fair and merit-based recognition. Each project is independently scored by an expert jury on a 1-10 scale. Awards are granted based on the final average score, not rank, making this competition truly inclusive and objective.
Platinum IEA (9-10 points): Celebrating the highest achievements in design.Gold IEA (7.5-8.9 points): Honoring outstanding contributions that inspire.Silver IEA (6-7.4 points): Recognizing projects with significant creative value.Bronze IEA (4.5-5.9 points): Highlighting notable creative accomplishments.
Key DatesEarly Bird Registration: till 19th February 2025 – $100Advance Registration: till 19th March 2025 – $120Standard Registration: till 23rd April 2025Extended Registration: till 21st May 2025Late Registration: till 20th June 2025Submission Deadline: 23rd June 2025Winners Announcement: 25th July 2025
Meet the Esteemed JuryThe IE Awards jury features a panel of renowned professionals from around the globe, bringing diverse expertise and perspectives to ensure fairness and excellence:
Vincent Choi, AustraliaLaila Al-Yousuf, United Arab EmiratesHaoming Li, United StatesEnrique Néstor Laumann, ArgentinaAndré Romitelli & Martina Brusius, BrazilErin Denkovska, United Arab EmiratesHamidreza Khademi, United StatesYelin Turer Evcen, Türkiye
Judged by Industry TitansOur blind judging process ensures fairness, with every project evaluated for creativity, innovation, functionality, and sustainability.Join us and elevate your work to new heights.
The International Excellence Awards (IEA), presented by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC) together with Design Skill Magazine is the ultimate celebration of innovation and creativity in architecture and design. This global competition honors visionary projects that are reshaping our world, from groundbreaking architectural marvels to forward-thinking sustainable designs.
ADC, Design Skill Magazine
Link to Registration form
Winning the IEA brings a range of honors and opportunities. From personalized certificates and custom award logos to exclusive landing pages and studio spotlights on our global platform, winners enjoy unparalleled recognition. Media partnerships with Amazing Architecture, Archidust, Espaco de Arquitetura etc, combined with features on social media channels boasting over 300k followers, further amplify visibility.At the pinnacle of these awards is the elegantly crafted International Excellence Awards trophy — a stunning golden figure that embodies ambition, creativity, and success.
Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), Single stage (Winners selected immediately)
There are no specific requirements. Projects can be old or on a concept stage. We invite everyone from beginners and students to professionals and well known studios.Submissions may contain any or all of the following: text, diagrams, plans, sections, sketches, photographs, graphics, visualizations, renderings, collage etc.The entry must contain one cover image and a project brief up to 3000 max characters long. Participants can upload up to 8 additional images in jpg, jpeg, png formats with max. file size: 5 MB each.
Registration Opens February 1, 2025Registration Closes June 20, 2025Deadline to Submit Project June 23, 2025Winners announcement Date July 25, 2025
