AWARD CATEGORIES 2026

Sustainability in Design Awards are free to enter, with two complimentary tickets for finalists. 

F&B: Project

Sponsored by Franklite

F&B: Project

Awarded to a design studio, recognising the sustainability of the design of a luxury F&B project. The space could be within a venue or hotel or a standalone setting and must have been completed since 1 January 2024.

Boutique Hotel: New Project

Boutique Hotel: New Project

Awarded to a design studio, recognising the sustainability of the design of a newly built luxury Boutique Hotel of less than 100 rooms and must have been completed since 1 January 2024.

Boutique Hotel: Renovation

Boutique Hotel: Renovation

Awarded to a design studio, recognising the sustainability of the design of a renovated luxury Boutique Hotel of less than 100 rooms and must have been completed since 1 January 2024.

Large Hotel: New Project

Sponsored by Silentnight

Large Hotel: New Project

Awarded to a design studio, recognising the sustainability of the design of a newly built large luxury hotel of more than 100 rooms and must have been completed since 1 January 2024.

Large Hotel: Renovation

Sponsored by Simba

Large Hotel: Renovation

Awarded to a design studio, recognising the sustainability of the design of a renovated large luxury hotel of more than 100 rooms and must have been completed since 1 January 2024.

PROJECT of the year

Sponsored by SNS Design & Contract Furniture

PROJECT of the year

This is a champion of champions award with the winners of the Large Hotel, Boutique Hotel and F&B Project awards automatically in the final with the winner chosen from those five.

Interior Designer of the year

Sponsored by Dru Fires

Interior Designer of the year

Awarded to an individual who has shown excellence in sustainable design through their contribution to, or lead of, luxury hospitality projects since January 2024.

Innovation of the year

Sponsored by Amtico

Innovation of the year

Awarded to a design studio, recognising innovation in sustainable design either across a whole project or through a specific design element for a project that completed after 1 January 2024.

Design Studio of the year

Sponsored by Alternative Flooring

Design Studio of the year

Awarded to a design studio who has shown excellence in sustainable design in one or more luxury hospitality projects that completed after 1 January 2024.

Lifetime achievement award

Lifetime Achievement Award

Awarded to an individual interior designer who has championed sustainable design across the luxury hospitality sector throughout their career.