Design awards programs can bring immense value to your marketing mix in 2026. They provide brand credibility through third-party validation, help your products get in front of target audiences and fellow industry experts, and even come with earned media opportunities like features in design magazines and social media posts – which can also contribute to your media strategy this year.
In this article, we’re sharing several top architecture awards that should be on the radar of commercial manufacturing brands. We’re also including a few building product awards too!
Architecture MasterPrize: Architectural Product Design Award
Deadline: Early entry deadline is February 28, 2026; regular deadline is June 30, 2026; final deadline is September 30, 2026.
Cost: $300 (note that there are discounts for the early and regular entry dates)
The Architecture MasterPrize’s Architectural Product Design Awards program recognizes and awards the greatest architectural product designers and manufacturers alongside those achieving excellence in architectural projects and practice. It seeks to celebrate the ingenuity of products and materials that make great architecture possible, and shine a light on those who create well-made, functional, long lasting, beautiful and innovative products.
Award winners receive:
- Inclusion in online coverage
- A feature in the AMP Winners book which is distributed internationally
- A winner badge to promote your winning online, on printed materials or in-store
Submission requirements:
Manufacturers can submit products in the following categories: Kitchen Products, Bathroom Products, Illumination, Equipments, Appliances (including MEP / HVAC), Finishes, Windows, Doors + Hardware, Outdoor Products. Building Envelope &, Construction Products, Furniture, and Sustainable Products.
The only restriction is that entries must be no more than 5 years old.
The Architect’s Newspaper Best of Products Awards
Deadline: July 24, 2026
Cost: Early bird submission rate: $245 per entry; normal submission rate: $295 per entry
The Architect’s Newspaper’s Best of Products Awards recognize both B2B and consumer-facing products with distinct innovation, aesthetics, performance, sustainability, and value. The Best of Product Awards are an opportunity for designers and manufacturers to reach the publication’s audience of 1+ million readers—an eclectic mix of top-tier architects, designers, and taste-makers.
Award winners receive:
- A special online feature
- Coverage on social media platforms in September
- A feature in the annual “Best Of” print issue at the end of the year
- A custom-designed trophy
Submission requirements:
Submitted products must be available to the North American market and be introduced between 2025-2026. Product categories include: acoustics, appliances and plumbing, building materials and facades, finishes and surfaces, furnishings, hardware, lighting, openings, roofing, textiles, and technology.
Architectural Record: Record Products of the Year
Deadline: July 15, 2026
Cost: $200-$300
The Record Products of the Year contest heralds the best building materials and furnishings in North America. A panel of architects and designers will judge the entries based on innovation, function, sustainability, and aesthetics.
Award winners receive:
- A feature in the December 2026 issue of Architectural Record
- Coverage in articles on the publication’s website
- Coverage in social media posts and newsletters
Submission requirements:
Products must have been introduced within the last year to be eligible. Products must fit into the following categories: Building Envelope, Building Systems and Components (including HVAC, Ceiling and Wall Coverings (including panel and acoustical), Flooring, Furnishings and Decorative Hardware, Kitchen and Bath, Lighting, Outdoor and Landscaping, Textiles and Upholstery, and Windows, Doors, and Hardware.
Archiproducts Design Awards
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Cost: $1,048 (€900) for a single entry and $699 (€600) for each additional submitted product
The Archiproduct Design Awards celebrate the world’s design excellence. They highlight synergy between designers and brands and their creativity, innovation, and sustainability, bringing together the leading players in design and architecture to honor the very best products.
Award winners receive:
- Official photoshoot with the award during the prize-giving event
- Digital communication (newsletter about “the ADA Winners” and mention on Archiproducts social media)
- Permanent presentation of winning products on a dedicated web page of archiproducts.com and awards.archiproducts.com
- The products awarded as winners will be inserted in the official digital catalogue of the Archiproducts Design Awards 2026 Winners
- The ADA Winner Kit (customized graphic material to easily share the news)
Submission requirements:
The competition is open to all businesses whose products fit into the following categories: furniture, bathroom, kitchen, outdoor, office, contract, lighting, wellness, décor, finishes, building shell, construction, tech and lifestyle, and systems components and materials.
Brands must be Archiproducts members to participate. Products must have been introduced to the market between June 2025 – September 2026 to be eligible.
Top Building Products Awards for 2026
BUILDINGS Magazine’s Product Innovation Awards
Deadline: Note that the 2026 deadline has not yet been announced (last year’s deadline was July 15, 2025)
Cost: Early bird submission rate: $375 per entry; normal submission rate: $425 per entry
The BUILDINGS magazine Product Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate innovative building materials and solutions to help readers—architects, building owners and product specification influencers—create beautiful, functional and high-performance commercial projects.
Award winners receive:
- Editorial coverage in the fourth-quarter issue of BUILDINGS magazine
- Editorial coverage in BUILDINGS online and social media outlets
- A logo that can be used on product pages or in other materials
Submission requirements:
BUILDINGS is looking for products that cover the whole spectrum of the built environment, from ceilings to floors, walls to interiors, and everything in between. You don’t need to specify a product category to enter. Categories include Furniture and Interiors, Lighting, Washrooms, and more.
Building Design + Construction’s 75 Top Building Products
Deadline: Note that the 2026 deadline has not yet been announced (historically, the deadline is in August each year)
Cost: No fee
Each year, the Building Design+Construction’s 75 Top Building Products awards editorial team evaluates the vast universe of new and updated products, materials, and systems for the U.S. building design and construction market. The best-of-the-best products make up the annual 75 Top Building Products report. Products are selected based on their level of innovation and overall usefulness to the industry.
Award winners receive:
- A feature in the November/December issue of Building Design+Construction
- Coverage on in articles on the publication’s website
- Coverage in social media posts and newsletters
Submission requirements:
Products must be submitted by building product manufacturers serving the U.S./Canada commercial buildings market (commercial, institutional, industrial, and multifamily buildings). The editors are accepting new/updated products in the following categories: building envelope, building systems, glass and glazing, interior products, plumbing products, structural products, windows and doors, and miscellaneous.
Add Architecture and Building Product Awards to Your Marketing Mix in 2026
If you’re looking for advice on which awards would be most relevant for your brand, or need assistance developing award-worthy submissions, Spaulding Communications can help. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation. Or email agency president Matt Spaulding directly at matts@spauldingcommunications.
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