Submission Costs: What's the Amount Required?
The Design Awards season is upon us, and if you're considering entering one or more of the prestigious competitions, it's essential to understand the entry fees and deadlines for each program. Here's a breakdown of the costs and timelines for some of the most popular design awards.
The Dieline Awards
The Dieline Awards cover categories related to design, including packaging. The entry fees for these awards range from $295 to $545 for professionals, depending on the deadline tier. Discounts are available for independent professionals, students, and "Design for Good" entries, with fees as low as $95 or even free for Designalytics entries.
The deadlines for The Dieline Awards progress from the August 29, 2025 (Summer savings) through various steps, ending with a Late entry deadline on February 28, 2026. Fees increase with each deadline missed, reflecting a tiered pricing strategy.
BIG SEE Product Design Awards 2025
The BIG SEE Product Design Awards 2025 charge a registration and jury evaluation fee of €300 during the Regular Extended phase (August 18 – August 31, 2025). A late fee of €350 applies from September 1 to September 7, 2025.
HD Awards 2025 (Hospitality Design Awards)
The HD Awards 2025 charge $295 for the first entry, and $195 for each additional entry or category. Student entries are $40. All submissions must have debuted between December 1, 2023, and February 2025. The extended deadline for entries is February 21, 2025.
Design of the Year Program
The Design of the Year program offers Early Entry Discounts, with submission fees starting at $285 per category. For small firms (less than 10 employees), entry fees start at $340. Professional regular fees are $380 per entry, while student fees are $80 per entry. Discounts are available for entries submitted into multiple categories, with an extra -30% discount on additional categories.
Product Design of the Year Program
The Product Design of the Year program has professional regular fees of $300 per entry and student fees of $80 per entry, the same as for the Design of the Year program.
Architectural Photography of The Year Program
Entry fees for the Architectural Photography of The Year program are $50 for professionals and $25 for non-professionals/students. For additional categories, there is a 30% discount.
Firm of the Year Program
No specific fee information was provided for the Firm of the Year program. However, smaller firms and firms with special focus may enjoy great discounts in all programs.
Deadlines and Discounts
All programs offer discounted entry fees for early submissions, with the deadline for all programs on September 30, 2025, offering the most significant discounts. Discounts are also available for student and independent professional entrants.
To calculate exact entry fees for all programs, account creation is required.
In summary, each design award program has its unique fee structure and deadlines. Early submission discounts and tiered pricing strategies are common across all programs. To get precise fee details for the Firm of the Year or Architectural Photography of the Year programs, please check the official websites of those specific awards directly.
- Architectural photography can be submitted for the Architectural Photography of the Year Program with fees of $50 for professionals and $25 for non-professionals/students, offering a 30% discount for additional categories.
- The deadline for all design award programs, such as The Dieline Awards, BIG SEE Product Design Awards, HD Awards, Design of the Year Program, Product Design of the Year Program, and potentially also Firm of the Year Program, is September 30, 2025, offering the most significant discounts.
