ASID Hawaii

2026 Design Excellence Awards

Category List

Category List
Residential
R01: Single Space
A space contained within a residence, i.e. Living Room, Bedroom, Study, Dining Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, etc.
R02: Small Residence
Whole-house project that is under 1,500 square feet.
R03: Mid-Size Residence
Whole-house project that is between 1,500 to 3,500 square feet.
R04: Large Residence
Whole-house project that is over 3,500 square feet.
R05: Model Home/Condo
Condos, townhouses, apartments.
R06: Universal Design
Projects having shown use of the examples of Universal remodeling/building or Aging in Place within a residence.
Commercial
C01: Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals, clinics, specialty healthcare, etc.
C02: Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, country clubs, spas, etc.
C03: Institution/Education
Museums, libraries, schools, daycare centers, churches, etc.
C04: Offices
C05: Restaurant/Bars
C06: Retail
Stores, showrooms, malls, etc.
Best Value
Demonstrates best use of resources within a limited budget.
BV01: Best Value Residential
BV02: Best Value Commercial
Custom Designed Object/Detail
An original design/detail relating to a single object, product, or installation. Must include process documentation (sketch/drawing/digital model, photographs, etc.)
CD01: Furnishings/Casegoods/Millwork
CD02: Installations
Sustainability
The design of a space depicting the highest ideals in sustainable design. Must have qualified for LEED or WELL Certification rating (all levels).
SU01: Sustainability - Residential
SU02: Sustainability - Commercial
Student
Open to students of an accredited Interior Design Program. Projects completed as part of an Interior Design Curriculum. Student Alumni may submit a student project as long as they graduated between Fall 2024 - Fall 2025.
ST01: Student - Residential
ST02: Student - Commercial
Chapter Awards
CH01: Chapter Awards - ASID Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognizes an individual ASID member for their special contributions to the interior design industry in the State of Hawaii.
CH02: Chapter Awards - Industry Partner Awards
Recognizes an individual Industry Partner who has made special contributions to the interior design industry in the State of Hawaii.
CH03: Chapter Awards - Emerging Professional Award
Open to interior/junior designers practicing in the State of Hawaii with less than 10 years of professional practice.