Past, Current & Next Edition

This page gives information regarding the status of the A' Design Award & Competition.

Current Application Period is 2026 - 2027
Currently, A' Design Award & Competition is open for entries for the 2026 - 2027 awarding period. Award Calendar : Early application period ends on 30^th of June 2026, during the early application period the nomination fee is significantly lower per entry. Standard application period will end on 30^th of September 2026, there is a nominal regular nomination fee, and late application period ends 28^th of February 2027 (the deadline), the late nomination fee is higher, for each period, you can use this link to calculate nomination fees. Unlike other competitions, winners are not required to make further payments - there are no further fees (applies to Professional, Digital and Vision Edition Entry Methods) eligible winners are granted the A' Design Prize. Express Judging Service is always available for faster evaluation (72 hours) for PR needs.

Past Edition - Winners Announced for 2025 - 2026
2025-2026 Period has ended and winners were already announced. Results were announced on 15^th of April, 2026 during the Milan Design Week. View 2025 - 2026 Winners here.

Next Edition (2027 - 2028 Period)
The next edition of A' Design Award & Competition will be the 2027 - 2028 Edition. The 2027 - 2028 awarding period period will be open for entries after the 15^th of April, 2027.

The best time to enter and submit your works to the A' Design Award & Competition is now; benefit from the complimentary Preliminary Evaluation and Checking Service as well as sunrise - early bird discounted entry.