2026 IIDA Ohio Kentucky Design Awards

The Ohio Kentucky Interior Design Awards is an event hosted every other year celebrating the innovative, exemplary interior design projects and successes of our IIDA members across Ohio and Kentucky. For several years, our Chapter has recognized design excellence within each City Center, now elevating the program to celebrate Chapter-wide. This year’s inaugural celebration will occur on Friday, September 25th, 2026 at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History!

Please refer to the downloadable links with submission guidelines. You have until the submission deadline at July 24, 2026 11:59PM EST to make changes to a submitted project. 

IIDA OHKY - Design Awards Call for Professional Entry

IIDA OHKY - Design Awards Call for Creative Installation Entry

IIDA OHKY - Design Awards Student Submission Packet - Underclassmen

IIDA OHKY - Design Awards Student Submission Packet - Upperclassmen

Have questions about the submission process? Check out the How-to Videos for comprehensive instructions on submission process.

Student Submission How-To Video 

Professional Submission How-To Video

Still have questions? Please contact Raine Dearing at iidacbus.events@gmail.com. 

If you have questions about the event in general, please email VP of Special Events, Kate Schneider at iidaohkyspecialevents@gmail.com.