International Excellence Awards 2025
Overview
The International Excellence Awards (IEA), organized by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC) in collaboration with Design Skill Magazine, returns for 2025 to celebrate global achievements in architecture and design. This prestigious competition honors transformative projects across various disciplines that redefine creativity, sustainability, and human impact in design. With a unique scoring-based award system and extensive media exposure, the IEA provides unmatched recognition and opportunities for professionals worldwide. Registration closes on 20 June 2025, with submissions due by 23 June 2025.
Why You Should Participate
- Gain global recognition from top-tier media and professional design networks.
- Receive personalized trophies, certificates, award logos, and digital banners.
- Be featured in international media platforms and social channels with over 300k followers.
- Enjoy exposure through partnerships with Amazing Architecture, Archidust, Espaco de Arquitetura, and others.
- Showcase your work to a jury of respected global leaders from Australia, UAE, USA, Argentina, Brazil, Türkiye.
- Benefit from a scoring system that emphasizes merit over rank.
Key Highlights
- Eligibility: Open to professionals and students in architecture and design disciplines worldwide.
- Categories: Architecture, Interior, Landscape, Fashion, Furniture, Lighting, Packaging, Product, Transportation, Communication.
- Judging Panel: Diverse global jury using a blind evaluation process.
Entry Fees
| Registration Tier | Deadline | Fee (Main Category) | Additional Category | Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 26 Feb 2025 | $100 | $80 | $100 |
| Advance | 19 Mar 2025 | $120 | $90 | $120 |
| Standard | 23 Apr 2025 | $140 | $100 | $140 |
| Extended | 21 May 2025 | $160 | $110 | $160 |
| Late | 20 Jun 2025 | $180 | $120 | $180 |
- Student Discount: 50% off all fees for student entries.
- Note: Fees include 23% VAT for individuals; companies apply VAT under Reverse Charge. Fees are non-refundable.
Prizes and Recognition
| Award Level | Score Range | Recognition |
| Platinum IEA | 9.0 – 10.0 | Personalized trophy, certificate, award logo, banner kit, studio spotlight |
| Gold IEA | 7.5 – 8.9 | Certificate, award logo, social media and media partner publications |
| Silver IEA | 6.0 – 7.4 | Certificate, award logo, web feature |
| Bronze IEA | 4.5 – 5.9 | Certificate, social media feature |
All winners receive:
- Custom landing page on IEA website
- Spotlight of studio with contact info
- Widespread visibility via publications and social media
Submission Details
- Deadline: 23 June 2025 (12:59 AM CEST)
- Format: Online submission through IEA registration portal
- Language: English
Important Dates
| Phase | Deadline/Date |
| Early Bird Registration | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Advance Registration | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Standard Registration | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Extended Registration | 21 May 2025 |
| Late Registration | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Submission Deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Winners Announcement | 25 Jul 2025 |
How to Join
- Visit the official IEA portal: https://designskill.org/iea-registration/
- Select your category and registration tier.
- Complete your entry and upload your project files.
- Await jury review and results.
Judging Criteria
Projects are blind-judged and scored individually on a 1–10 scale. Final average score determines award tier.
- Innovation & Originality
- Design & Aesthetic Appeal
- Functionality & Spatial Integration
Esteemed Jury Includes:
- Vincent Choi (Australia) – Founder of Rptecture Architects
- Laila Al-Yousuf (UAE) – Design Director, SAY Studio
- Haoming Li (USA) – Founder, hm-LI Studio
- Enrique Néstor Laumann (Argentina) – Founder, EAGLE Braseros
- André Romitelli & Martina Brusius (Brazil) – Creative Directors, Pistache Ganache
- Erin Denkovska (UAE) – Lighting Design Lead, Delta Lighting Design
- Hamidreza Khademi (USA) – Architect, Stantec
- Yelin Turer Evcen (Türkiye) – Partner, Gönye Project & Design
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