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hank you to everyone who submitted entries and attended our third annual ICONIC Design Awards gala last fall. It was truly an ICONIC evening celebrating the best of the best in our world of design. We are so excited to announce the awards portal is now open for ICONIC Design Awards 2026.
These awards are a result of a vision I’ve had since the inception of ICONIC LIFE Magazine. Our mission was to create the most exciting awards competition with a foundation of integrity, which is our highest priority. I’m so grateful to our national panels of judges who made this possible.
We lined up industry luminaries from around the country, most importantly NOT in Arizona, to serve as judges for our awards, specific to the categories. Architects will judge architecture and designers will judge design. These judges have shown expertise and excellence on a national level.
It’s important for to share a few distinguishing facets of our competition:
As the ICONIC LIFE Publisher Emeritus, I am not voting, judging or adjusting any award winners. While we so appreciate the support of ICONIC LIFE Magazine through advertising, advertising is not taken into consideration as it relates to winning an award.
The special ICONIC Design Awards issue that will be presented the night of the awards will be produced by one member of the ICONIC LIFE editorial team, sworn to secrecy and not allowed to share awards winners with anyone from the team. The rest of the ICONIC LIFE team will not be able to view any awards results or entries prior to publishing.
You can count on us to uphold the highest integrity in these awards. And count on an elegant and exciting night of awards fitting for the amazing talent that will be there!
Elegant Black-Tie Live Awards Ceremony At the Phoenix Art Museum:
October 10, 2026
5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
B01: Building: Use of Sustainable Materials
B02: Building: Renovation Residence Up To 3,500 SF
B03: Building: Renovation Residence 3,500 To 6,500 SF
B04: Building: Renovation Residence 6,500 To 8,500 SF
B05: Building: Renovation Residence More Than 8,500 SF
B06: Building: Front Elevation/Curb Appeal
B07: Building: Creative Problem Solving
A01: Architecture: Modern Custom Home Up To 3,500 SF
A02: Architecture: Modern Custom Home 3,500 To 6,500 SF
A03: Architecture: Modern Custom Home 6,500 To 8,500 SF
A04: Architecture: Modern Custom Home More Than 8,500 SF
A05: Architecture: Transitional Custom Home Up To 3,500 SF
A06: Architecture: Transitional Custom Home 3,500 To 6,500 SF
A07: Architecture: Transitional Custom Home 6,500 To 8,500 SF
A08: Architecture: Transitional Custom Home More Than 8,500 SF
A09: Architecture: Semi-Custom Home In A Community
A10: Architecture: Renovation
A11: Architecture: Sustainable Design
A12: Architecture: Innovative Materials
A13: Architecture: Garages
A14: Architecture: Historic Preservation
A15: Architecture: Wellness Space
A16: Architecture: Hospitality
A17: Architecture: Lighting Design
A18: Architecture: Modern On-The-Boards Up To 3,500 SF
A19: Architecture: Modern On-The-Boards 3,500 To 6,500 SF
A20: Architecture: Modern On-The-Boards 6,500 To 8,500 SF
A21: Architecture: Modern On-The-Boards More Than 8,500 SF
A22: Architecture: Transitional On-The-Boards Up To 3,500 SF
A23: Architecture: Transitional On-The-Boards 3,500 To 6,500 SF
A24: Architecture: Transitional On-The-Boards 6,500 To 8,500 SF
A25: Architecture: Transitional On-The-Boards More Than 8,500 SF
L01: Landscape Design: Front Elevation Design
L02: Landscape Design: Backyard Space For A Lot Up To 10,000 SF
L03: Landscape Design: Backyard Space For A Lot 10,000 To 20,000 SF
L04: Landscape Design: Backyard Space For A Lot More Than 20,000 SF
L05: Landscape Design: Courtyard
L06: Landscape Design: Pool/Water Feature
L07: Landscape Design: Garden
L08: Landscape Design: Specialty Structure
L09: Landscape Design: Sustainable Design
L10: Landscape Design: On The Boards For A Lot Up To 10,000 SF
L11: Landscape Design: On The Boards For A Lot 10,000 To 20,000 SF
L12: Landscape Design: On The Boards For A Lot More Than 20,000 SF
I01: Interior Design: Residence Up To 3,500 SF
I02: Interior Design: Residence 3,500 To 6,500 SF
I03: Interior Design: Residence 6,500 To 8,500 SF
I04: Interior Design: Residence More Than 8,500 SF
I05: Interior Design: Great Room or Living Room In Home Up To 3,500 SF
I06: Interior Design: Great Room or Living Room In Home 3,500 To 6,500 SF
I07: Interior Design: Great Room or Living Room In Home 6,500 To 8,500 SF
I08: Interior Design: Great Room or Living Room In Home More Than 8,500 SF
I09: Interior Design: Kitchen In Home Up To 3,500 SF
I10: Interior Design: Kitchen In Home 3,500 To 6,500 SF
I11: Interior Design: Kitchen In Home 6,500 To 8,500 SF
I12: Interior Design: Kitchen In Home More Than 8,500 SF
I13: Interior Design: Primary Bath
I14: Interior Design: Secondary Bath
I15: Interior Design: Bedroom
I16: Interior Design: Indoor/Outdoor Space
I17: Interior Design: Sustainable Design
I18: Interior Design: Bold Color Space
I19: Interior Design: Dining
I20: Interior Design: Special Function Space
I21: Interior Design: Wellness Space
I22: Interior Design: Hospitality
I23: Interior Design: Renovation
I24: Interiors: On-the-Boards Up To 3,500 SF
I25: Interiors: On-The-Boards 3,500 To 8,500 SF
I26: Interiors: On-The-Boards More Than 8,500 SF
P02: Product Design: Furniture/Accessories
P06: Product Design: Permanent Interior Fixture
Visit the landing page for the ICONIC Design Awards Competition
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