Awards Timeline
2026
Call For Entries
Submissions for the inaugural Elev8 Awards are being accepted. Architects are invited to enter their projects by completing the entry form.
January 30, 2026
Entry Form Deadline
The initial entry form that provides high-level information about your project, and your firm.
January 30, 2026
Materials Form Deadline
The second form prompts you for materials (project details and photographs) related to your project.
February 20, 2026
Manufacturers List Deadline
The third form prompts you for the companies supplying the products used in your project.
February 2026
Judging Period
A panel of industry experts, including architects, designers, and building owners from the BUILDINGS and Building Design + Construction audiences, will judge each submission against the eight awards criteria to determine winners across each category.
March 2026
Winners Announced
Winners of the Elev8 Design Awards are featured in the March/April issue of BD+C and the Second Quarter issue of BUILDINGS magazines.