We invite all professionals in the fields of interior design, architecture, small spaces, kitchen design, bath design, garden design and product design to submit their most innovative projects in the Hamptons area. All entries must be submitted online by May 19. All projects are judged by an exclusive panel of judges.
Entries Will Be Accepted in the Following Categories:
Architecture – If available, please include “before” images of the project being submitted.
Bath Design – If available, please include “before” images of the project being submitted.
Garden Design – If available, please include “before” images of the project being submitted.
Kitchen Design – If available, please include “before” images of the project being submitted.
Interior Design – Please submit an entire project consisting of at least three rooms.
Small Spaces – Applicants are invited to submit design projects that are comprised of 1,000 square feet in size or less. This must be a livable multi-functional living space. Examples include apartments, guesthouses, pool houses, garages and wine cellars.
Product Design – Award will go to one designer/manufacturer that incorporates creativity and innovation, whether that is in a piece of furniture, lighting, ceramics, textiles, technology, appliances, automotive, etc. Product must be available for purchase in the state of New York. The winner will be selected by a panel of design professionals. The Readers’ Choice Best Product Design winner will be selected by HC&G‘s online audience.
Eligibility Rules:
How to Enter:
All entries must be submitted online.
New Users: Create your account. Returning Users: login to the entry portal
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Entry Deadlines & Fees
Entry Deadline: Friday, May 12
Late Deadline: Friday, May 19
$75 Regular Deadline
Additional $50 for late deadline
Frequently Asked Questions:
How are the entries judged? Our exclusive panel of judges includes key influencers in the design industry. Click here to view past judges.
Who is eligible to win an award? Any company/person who fulfills the requirements of the entry.
Where can I find the past winners of this program? View last year’s winners of the program here.
Where and when will the reception be held? The winners will be celebrated at the HC&G Innovation in Design Awards this summer.
How do I increase my chances of winning an award? Provide images which best showcase the project you are submitting. Make sure if you are submitting for architecture the images you are uploading are images showcasing architecture and not interior design.
When will I be notified about the status of my entry? All finalists will be notified about 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Is this awards program affiliated with any industry organizations? The HC&G Innovation in Design Awards is an independent competition unaffiliated with any other organization. Your entries are held in strict confidence by the judges.
Will my project be featured in the IDA issue? The top three winning projects will be featured in the HC&G IDA issue.
What is the entry fee? The price of each primary entry is $75. There is a late entry surcharge of $50 per entry. Payment in full must accompany the entry. Entry fees are not refundable.
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For questions, please call Stephanie at 203.957.3154 or email syalamas@candg.com
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