Celebrating Leadership at the Intersection of Design and Sustainability
The Flooring Sustainability Summit Architecture & Design Awards recognize the projects, people, and firms redefining what’s possible in sustainable flooring and surface design. These honors spotlight exceptional work that blends aesthetic excellence with measurable environmental performance, setting a new benchmark for the industry.
Whether you’re delivering a high-performance project, advancing sustainable innovation, or leading transformative change within your firm, this is your opportunity to be recognized.
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Award Categories
Project of the Year
Honoring residential, commercial, institutional, or healthcare projects completed within the last three years that showcase innovative and sustainable flooring and surface solutions.
Person of the Year
Recognizing an individual whose leadership, innovation, and measurable impact have advanced sustainability within the flooring and architectural sectors.
Architectural Firm of the Year
Celebrating a firm that demonstrates sustained excellence, technical innovation, and leadership in sustainable flooring design and practice.
Submission Criteria
Submissions are evaluated by an expert panel representing architecture and design, industry, media, green building, and software. Entries are scored on:
- Resource efficiency and lifecycle performance
- Human health and material transparency
- Design integration and occupant experience
- Certifications and compliance
- Technical innovation and broader industry impact
Recognition and Benefits
Winners receive:
- Complimentary registration to the 2026 Flooring Sustainability Summit
- Onstage recognition at the Awards Ceremony during the July 15 evening reception at AIA’s Global Campus in Washington, D.C.
- Inclusion in the post-event press release and website profile
- A dedicated landing page on the Summit website
- Social media promotion and recognition by partner media and industry associations
- A physical award commemorating achievement
No Entry Fee | Deadline: May 18, 2026
There is no fee to submit. Winners will be notified by June 15, 2026.
If your work demonstrates that great design and responsible material decisions can—and should—go hand in hand, we invite you to submit and help define the future of sustainable flooring.
Judging criteria, submission guidelines, and additional information can be found here.
For questions or further details, please contact Ryann Coyle at info@flooringsummit.com.
THANK YOU To Our Award Sponsor
