Western Living's Designers of the Year 2026 Entry

Western Living's Designers of the Year 2026 Entry

Thank you for entering Western Living's 2026 Designers of the Year competition. For a refresher on rules and regulations and our FAQ, head to designersoftheyear.ca. Need help? Email mail@westernliving.ca. Good luck!
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Contact Info + Details
Category (*Note: If you are entering more than one category, please ensure you pay for ONE entry fee per category)*

ArchitectureEmerging Architect or Residential Designer (Arthur Erickson Memorial Award)Interior DesignEmerging Interior Designer (Robert Ledingham) Memorial Award)FurnitureMaker/One of a KindIndustrial DesignLandscape
Designer or Company Name*
Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
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Phone Number*
Website*
Instagram Handle
Biography and Design Philosophy (500 words max.)*
For Arthur Erickson Award and Robert Ledingham Award applicants only: Provide a brief summary of accomplishments (up to 500 words)
Include a summary of education/training accomplished thus far on the path toward accreditation as an interior designer or architect.
Project Submission
**Arthur Erickson and Robert Ledingham Award applicants: you may only enter 1-3 projects. All other categories must enter 3-5 project.**

Submission options: You may provide one PDF which contains all of the elements for each project, or upload the individual elements below.

CHECKLIST FOR EACH PROJECT SUBMISSION

🔲 Photographs (2-8 of each project; colour, .jpg)
🔲 Rationale (up to 500 words per project to explain challenges, context, materials, innovations, year of completion; .doc, .pdf)
🔲 List of collaborators (if any)
🔲 Photographer credit
🔲 *FOR INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ONLY* Floorplans or Site Plans
For residential categories: I confirm that homeowners are aware of this entry and have granted permission to publish photographs and permit access for additional photography if this is a winning entry (MANDATORY)

YES
Option 1: Upload Complete PDF

Arthur Erickson and Robert Ledingham entrants: PDF should include 1-3 projects. All other categories: PDF should include 3-5 projects.
Upload single PDF containing all elements

PDF, maximum 100MB
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Option 2: Upload Individual Elements

Arthur Erickson and Robert Ledingham entrants: Submit 1-3 projects. All other categories: Submit 3-5 projects.
Project 1 Name
Project 1 Rationale
Up to 500 words per project to explain challenges, context, materials, innovations, year of completion
Project 1 Photos

2-8 photos; 100MB maximum for each photo; colour photos; jpg, jpeg, png or gif only
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Project 1 Photography Credit
Project 1 Collaborators
*FOR INTERIORS, ARCHITECTURE ONLY* Project 1 Floorplans or Site Plans

1-4 documents, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. Maximum size per file is 100MB
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Project 2 Name
Project 2 Rationale
Up to 500 words per project to explain challenges, context, materials, innovations, year of completion
Project 2 Photos

2-8 photos; 100MB maximum for each photo; colour photos; jpg, jpeg, png or gif only
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Project 2 Photography Credit
Project 2 Collaborators
*FOR INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE ONLY* Project 2 Floorplans or Site Plans

1-4 documents, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. Maximum size per file is 100MB
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Project 3 Name
Project 3 Rationale
Up to 500 words per project to explain challenges, context, materials, innovations, year of completion
Project 3 Photos

2-8 photos; 100MB maximum for each photo; colour photos; jpg, jpeg, png or gif only
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Project 3 Photography Credit
Project 3 Collaborators
*FOR INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE ONLY* Project 3 Floorplans or Site Plans

1-4 documents, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. Maximum size per file is 100MB
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Project 4 Name
Project 4 Rationale
Up to 500 words per project to explain challenges, context, materials, innovations, year of completion
Project 4 Photos

2-8 photos; 100MB maximum for each photo; colour photos; jpg, jpeg, png or gif only
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Project 4 Photography Credit
Project 4 Collaborators
*FOR INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE ONLY* Project 4 Floorplans or Site Plans

1-4 documents, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. Maximum size per file is 100MB
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Project 5 Name
Project 5 Rationale
Up to 500 words per project to explain challenges, context, materials, innovations, year of completion
Project 5 Photos

2-8 photos; 100MB maximum for each photo; colour photos; jpg, jpeg, png or gif only
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Project 5 Photography Credit
Project 5 Collaborators
*FOR INTERIORS AND ARCHITECTURE* Project 5 Floorplans or Site Plans

1-4 documents, pdf, jpg, jpeg, png, gif. Maximum size per file is 100MB
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Designers of the Year 2026 Entry - Early Bird Entry includes one ticket to our Designers of the Year awards party, September 10, 2026, in Vancouver, and a subscription to Western Living magazine.

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Western Living's Designers of the Year 2026 Entry

Contact Info + Details

Project Submission

Option 1: Upload Complete PDF

Option 2: Upload Individual Elements

Optional Questions

Pay and Submit