Design Awards FAQ

Steps for Submitting

1. Go to awards.aplusd.org
2. Read through all restriction, information, and guidelines.
3. Submit Fee Here (unless you are a student or have previously received a waiver)
4. Fill out Google Form (open on Sept 7)
5. A confirmation email will be sent and we will share a Google Drive for you to upload your content.

What is the deadline for submissions?

• October 22, 2021

Do I need to pay before submitting?

• Each submission fee is considered a donation as it will all go back to supporting the museum as a non-profit institution. Each submission helps us continue to provide a platform for emerging voices in architecture and design.
• As an inclusive institution we have reserved a number of fee waived submissions. If the submission fee is a barrier please email us at awards@aplusd.org and we will work with you.

Once I complete the payment and fill out the Google Form, will I receive a confirmation?

• You will receive a confirmation after filling out the Google Form within 24 hours.

How many entries can I submit?

• You may submit up to two designs per category.
• You may not submit the same design twice in a single category. Please note we ask you to submit the fee for each submission.

Can I submit one design into multiple categories?

• You may submit one design into a maximum of 2 categories. Please note we ask you to submit the fee for each submission.

What dates do I need to know?

• October 22, 2021        

    Submission Deadline

• October 28-November 11, 2021   

    Jury Convenes

• November 12,13, 14 2021   

Winners Announced

• November 19, 2021 

Winners and Sponsors Award Gala

If I am submitting multiple entries, should I send in multiple google forms?

• No, please only submit one form.
• Within the form, it will ask you which categories you will be submitting to.
• We will send you separate Google Drive Folders for Each Category that you select.

Is there a limit to the amount of images or documents that I submit?

• There is no limit to the number of documents that you submit. You may submit all content that you believe will best showcase your work to the jury.
• We ask that submissions do not exceed 500MB

Who qualifies as a student?

• You must currently be enrolled either part time or full time at an academic institution

Can I get a refund and withdraw my submission?

• We will not be offering refunds for submissions.
• For any inquiries about a refund, please contact leila@aplusd.org

Can I make changes to my submission?

• For any changes that need to be made to the Google Form, please contact camille@aplusd.org
• You may make changes to your Google Drive Folder until Oct 17th at 1159PM PST.

Will I be notified if I’ve been selected?

• We will only be sending out emails to the selected recipients.
• Winners will be announced on 11-12,13,14-2021

What is the jury’s selection process?

• The Jury for each category will review all submissions individually. The top five from each will be discussed among the group and a selection will arise.

What do the winners receive?

• Winners will be featured in our  Awards Show Gallery and across all our social media platforms.
• A physical award to be proudly displayed.
• Guidelines and Resources permitting we will curate present a physical exhibition in a surprise location.