International Excellence Awards 2026-CNYISAI艺赛

INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2026: CALL FOR ENTRIES

Where Innovation Earns its Place
The International Excellence Awards (IEA) returns for its second edition, once again curated by the Architecture & Design Community (ADC) in partnership with Design Skill Magazine. Far from another design contest, IEA is a sharp, content-driven platform that gives visionaries, studios, and emerging talents the space to be seen, evaluated, and remembered — for all the right reasons.

A Smarter Way to Recognise Excellence
IE Awards introduces a deliberate shift in how recognition is given. No rankings. No comparison games. Every project is independently scored by a global panel of experts, with recognition based purely on merit.

Platinum IE Award: 9 – 10 points

Gold IE Award: 7,5 – 8,9 points

Silver IE Award: 6 – 7,4 points
Bronze

IE Award: 4,5 – 5,9 points

The number of winners per category is not fixed — it is determined entirely by the quality and scoring of submitted works. It’s transparent. It’s fair. And it’s built to honour creativity at every level.

ENTRY LINK

https://designskill.org/iea-registration/

Whether you’re reimagining cities, crafting furniture, designing packaging, or exploring ideas that challenge the familiar, the International Excellence Awards exists to recognise and elevate meaningful work. Submit your project, get seen, and take your place on a platform that values design with intent.

The Jury:

2026 Edition
This year’s panel brings together leading voices from across the globe, each offering a sharp eye and a commitment to excellence:

• Jimena Meza – Architect & Founder, Arandano Arquitectura, Peru

• Hatem Ibrahim – Professor of Architecture, Qatar University, Qatar

• Haisheng Xu – Co-Founder, LYT-X Studio, USA

• Inna Lysetska – Senior Project Designer, IDL Construction, USA/Ukraine

• Daria Yang Du – Founder and Architecture Designer, DD STUDIO/RIOS, USA

All entries are judged blindly. No names. No labels. Just ideas, design, and execution.

Judging Criteria:

Conceptual Strength & Originality
Clarity of Intent & Execution
Innovation, Sustainability & Technology
Functionality & Craft
Overall Impact & Visual Presence Eligibility & Format

Key Dates

• Early Bird Deadline – 12 December 2025

• Advance Entry – 30 January 2026

• Standard Entry – 6 March 2026

• Extended Entry – 10 April 2026

• Final Deadline – 8 May 2026

• Project Submission Deadline – 11 May 2026

• Winners Announced – 24 July 2026

Registration page:

https://designskill.org/iea-registration/

Submission page:

https://designskill.org/iea-submit/