2025 iLuxury Awards: Season 2
Overview
The iLuxury Awards returns with its second season in 2025 to celebrate groundbreaking contributions to luxury across industries. This global competition honors exceptional visionaries—from haute couture designers and pioneering architects to gourmet chefs and luxury tech innovators. It provides a prestigious platform for those who define and redefine excellence in the realm of luxury.
With a philosophy that views luxury not merely as opulence but as a fusion of craftsmanship, innovation, and experiential depth, the iLuxury Awards recognize leaders and brands who elevate standards, inspire others, and leave lasting legacies in the world of luxury.
Why You Should Participate
The iLuxury Awards offer more than just recognition—they provide enduring prestige and media amplification for those shaping the future of luxury:
- Global Exposure through press releases, interviews, and digital promotion.
- Prestigious Validation as one of the top luxury players in your field.
- No Acceptance Fees – winners receive their awards without hidden costs.
- Opportunity to Purchase Signature Trophies, crafted for distinction.
Whether you are a luxury brand, an emerging designer, or a heritage name, the iLuxury Awards offer a unique opportunity to assert your presence and influence within a competitive market.
Key Highlights
Award Programs (9 Categories)
- Best Luxury Brand
- Best Luxury Design
- Best Luxury Property
- Best Luxury Hospitality
- Best Luxury Travel
- Best Luxury Food & Beverage
- Best Luxury Services
- Best Luxury Tech and Gadgets
- Best Luxury Sustainable Brand
Eligibility
- Open to all luxury brands, goods, and services globally.
- Submissions must reflect real-world implementation and cannot be modified for the competition.
- Non-English entries must include written translations.
Entry Fees
| Entry Phase | Dates | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | May 23 – June 25, 2025 | $400 |
| Regular | June 26 – July 23, 2025 | $450 |
| Final | July 24 – August 22, 2025 | $500 |
| Final Extension | August 23 – September 17, 2025 | $550 |
| Last Minute | September 18 – October 29, 2025 | $600 |
Prizes and Recognition
| Award Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Grand Winner | Awarded to entries scoring 60–100 points |
All Winners Receive:
- Luxury Certificate (Framed)
- Printed Congratulatory Letter
- Personalized Press Release
- Press Template to Newsletter Subscribers
- Dedicated Social Media Feature
- Winner’s Interview
- Logo Package for Website and Email Use
Optional:
- Glaze iLuxury Statuette – $1,500 each
- Crystal iLuxury Statuette – $950 each
Submission Details
- Entries must be submitted in flattened JPG/JPEG format, under 4MB, 1,200px wide, 300dpi, RGB.
- Synopses should be approx. 350 words, detailing the concept and impact.
- Judges reserve the right to withhold awards or reassign categories as needed.
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Full Result Announcement | November 21, 2025 |
✦ ArchUp Editorial Insight
This competition offers a refined lens on what defines luxury in a fast-evolving world—balancing digital presence with artisanal depth. The structure of nine distinct categories allows for specialized recognition, although some overlap (e.g., between Design and Services) may blur evaluation boundaries. Notably, the absence of submission modification rules ensures authenticity but may disadvantage conceptual or evolving work. Nonetheless, the award’s unified Grand Winner format simplifies prestige attribution and enhances global brand distinction in a saturated awards ecosystem.
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