International Excellence Awards (IEA) 2026
International Excellence Awards (IEA) 2026 is now open for entries!
The International Excellence Awards (IEA) returns for its second edition, inviting students, independent creatives, emerging talents, and established studios to participate.
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The International Excellence Awards (IEA) returns for its second edition, inviting students, independent creatives, emerging talents, and established studios to participate.
Whether you’re reimagining cities, crafting furniture, designing packaging, or exploring ideas that challenge the familiar, the International Excellence Awards exists to recognize and elevate meaningful work.
This year, organisers are excited to introduce numerous categories for projects that are fully or partially created using AI, highlighting innovation at the intersection of technology and design. This is where they honor transformative work in architecture and design that sets new standards for excellence and creativity. Organisers look forward to seeing the projects that are building a better future.
Categories:
➜ Architecture
➜ Interior
➜ Landscape
➜ Fashion
➜ Furniture
➜ Lighting
➜ Packaging
➜ Product
➜ Transportation
➜ Communication
➜ AI-Powered Innovation | NEW!
The IEA Trophy is a symbol of boundless ambition and visionary achievement. Its wings represent the soaring flight of inspiration, celebrating the creative spirit that pushes beyond conventional limits.
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.
Far from another design contest, International Excellence Awards 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.
The judging panel for the International Excellence Awards consists of high-level professionals with extensive experience in their respective industries. This includes creative designers, art directors, architects, digital designers, product designers, photographs, educators and business owners. Judges are chosen based on their expertise, credibility, and availability.
Evalutation criteria:
➜ Innovation & Originality
➜ Design & Esthetic Look
➜ Functionality & Spatial Integration
Winners will be announced on 5th June 2026.
Who may enter?
International Excellence Awards is open to students, independent creatives, emerging talents, and established studios. There are no restrictions on project age or status — both realised and conceptual works are welcome.
Prize:
Every award carries more than just a title — it’s a curated experience of visibility:
➜ A personalized certificate and award logo
➜ A dedicated winner’s page on our official website
➜ A studio spotlight card with full contact details
➜ Feature banners for your social channels
➜ Exposure to over 300k followers on Instagram and Facebook
➜ Coverage by selected media partners
➜ And, at the pinnacle: the IEA Trophy — a sculptural tribute to those who lead with talent, creativity, and bold vision
Entry fees:
➜ Early Bird (12th December 2025) — 90 Euro
➜ Advance (30th January 2026) — 110 Euro
➜ Standard (6th March 2026) — 130 Euro
➜ Extended (10th April 2026) — 150 Euro
➜ Late (8th May 2026) — 170 Euro
Students enjoy a 50% discount and compete in student categories.
