ASID National Awards: Legacy Awards

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Honoring outstanding career contributions, these awards highlight people, organizations or teams who have consistently advanced the discipline of interior design, and those who are striving to innovate and forge new paths in the design world.

DESIGNER OF DISTINCTION
CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF ACHIEVEMENT OF AN ASID PRACTITIONER THAT HAS ADVANCED THE PROFESSION.

Eligibility

Open to any active ASID practitioner member with a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience.

Submission Requirements

Portfolio of Work

Provide a prepared presentation of initiatives, achievements, and industry recognition that demonstrates your impact on the profession.

Portfolio must be submitted as one PDF file not exceeding twenty (20) pages and 15MB.

Professional Statement

Describe how your body of work has advanced the profession (500 word maximum).

Letter of Support

Provide the name and email of a colleague, mentor, or mentee for a letter of support.

ASID will email your identified reference to upload their letter directly to your application.

Resume/CV

Provide a written overview of your employment, education, and volunteer experience (2MB maximum).

 

Steward of Distinction
Commending an individual or organization who has harnessed design in practice or research to create a significant, positive impact for the greater good in support of people, place or the planet. 

Eligibility

Open to individuals and organizations. Applicants must demonstrate how a specific design initiative has created a measurable, positive impact on people, places, or the planet. 

Submission Requirements

Portfolio of Work

Provide a prepared presentation demonstrating your use of design to impact people, a place, or the planet.

Portfolio must be submitted as one PDF file not exceeding twenty (20) pages and 15MB.

Professional Statement

Describe how your work has made ongoing contributions to improve the greater good (500-word maximum).

Letter of Support

Provide the name and email of a colleague, mentor, or mentee for a letter of support.

ASID will email your identified reference to upload their letter directly to your application.

Resume/CV

Provide a written overview of your employment, education, and volunteer experience. (2MB maximum).

 

Luminary of Distinction
Recognizing an individual whose dedicated leadership and vision have inspired others and elevated the interior design profession's standards through education, advocacy, or research.

Eligibility

Open to individuals with at least ten (10) years of professional experience in the field. Candidates must demonstrate significant contributions toward the advancement of the interior design profession.

Submission Requirements

Portfolio of Work

Provide a prepared presentation of initiatives, achievements, and industry recognition that demonstrate your impact on the profession.

Portfolio must be submitted as one PDF file not exceeding twenty (20) pages and 15MB.

Professional Statement

Describe how your work has advanced the interior design profession (500 word maximum).

Letter of Support

Provide the name and email of a colleague, mentor, or mentee for a letter of support.

ASID will email your identified reference to upload their letter directly to your application.

Resume/CV

Provide a written overview of your employment, education, and volunteer experience (2MB maximum).

 

Firm of Distinction
Recognizing the legacy of an interior design firm for its accomplishments and contributions to advance the practice of design.

Eligibility

Open to interior design firms with ten (10) or more years in business and at least one (1) ASID practitioner currently on staff. Applicants must show demonstrated achievement through a comprehensive body of work, commitment to the wellbeing of its employees and clients, as well as a positive impact on both the community and the planet.

Submission Requirements

Corporate Portfolio of Work

Provide a prepared presentation of initiatives, achievements, community impact and industry recognition that demonstrate your firm's impact on the design profession.

Portfolio must be submitted as one PDF file not exceeding twenty (20) pages and 15MB.

Corporate Statement

Describe your firm's legacy to advance the practice of design (500 word maximum).

Letter of Support

Provide the name and email of a client or community partner for a letter of support.

ASID will email your identified reference to upload their letter directly to your application.