2025 Design Awards Submission Portal

Just like last year, our submission template is in a 16×9 format, in partnership with AIA Tennessee. The electronic format facilitates a submission in which all images support the program statement. Each visual should have a purpose as it relates to the larger idea. The photos should contain some compelling information to make the statement readily understood from a quick scan. Be sure to label plans clearly, indicating a north arrow. Within each square, you can layer images and plans or place images side-by-side. Keep in mind the impact the image will make once projected on a large screen.

Submission Templates: (You must use one of these templates to submit your project for the 2025 AIA ETN Design Awards.)

InDesign Submission Template

Powerpoint Submission Template

2025 AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Submission Portal

Thank you for taking the time to submit a project for AIA East Tennessee’s 2025 Design Awards. Each project will be judged according to its merit and how well it resolves the problem(s) addressed. All projects submitted for design award consideration should demonstrate the AIA National commitment to sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design as detailed in the AIA Framework for Design Excellence. Projects will not be judged in competition with each other, but by measuring the architect’s performance against each project’s potential. Design Awards can be given in three degrees: Honor, Merit, and Citation. Honor Awards, the top honor, will be granted to built projects for overall design excellence; exemplifying an acute integration of compelling design and building performance. Merit Awards will be granted to built projects worthy of recognition because of their design quality. Citation Awards will be granted at the discretion of the jury. Additionally, highlighting the importance of sustainable design excellence, the jury will select a project award winner to receive the “2025 AIA ETN Committee on the Environment Award”, recognizing innovative projects integrating exemplary performance with compelling design. Please see below for detailed instructions on how to submit your project. Submitters acknowledge that all content will be used for promotional purposes and relieve AIA East Tennessee of all liability for sharing copyrighted material. Submissions are due no later than 5:00pm/EST on August 29th, 2025.

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Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to submit your project for the 2025 AIA East Tennessee Design Awards. Below are the submission requirements, please follow the instructions and remember that entries are due by 5:00 p.m./EST, August 29th 2025.

Submitter Information

Submitter Name(Required)

First Last

Submitter Email(Required)

Submitter Phone Number(Required)

General Project Information

Project Name(Required)

Exactly as you would like it to appear when space allows.

Design Awards Category(Required)

Project Code Number(Required)

Project Street Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Owner/Client of the Project(Required)

Date of Completion(Required)

If not yet completed, list NOT YET COMPLETED in the box below.

Building Area (sf)

Cost (per sf)

Construction Cost

Occupant Website

* If applicable

Architect, Contractor, and Consultant Information

Architecture Firm(s)(Required)

Associated Architects & Team Members(Required)

Include all major design team members with contact information and roles. To add additional team members, click the (+) sign on the right hand side of the entry box.

Consultants

Please list your consultants name, company, focus, and email. To add additional team members, click the (+) sign on the right hand side of the entry box.

Contractors

Please list your contractors name, company, and email. To add additional team members, click the (+) sign on the right hand side of the entry box.

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Consultants

Please list your consultants name, company, focus, and email. To add additional team members, click the (+) sign on the right hand side of the entry box.

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Contractors

Please list your contractors name, company, and email. To add additional team members, click the (+) sign on the right hand side of the entry box.

Project Details

Copy from slides. Do not list your firm name in the summary, narrative, or green building certification’s section.

Project Summary(Required)

A brief overview paragraph about the project. 2-3 sentences are recommended.

Project Narrative(Required)

A more thorough analysis of the project. 400 word limit. Discuss critical issues such as site constraints, design and detail innovations, environmental considerations, context and history.

Green Building Certifications

Please list here any certifications earned by the project so that we can begin to catalog LEED, IGBC, GRIHA and others.

File Uploads

In partnership with AIA Tennessee, we are utilizing their InDesign and a PowerPoint Submission Templates. You may use whichever option suits you best. In-Design & Powerpoint Presentation Templates: – You must use the template provided at the top of this page to submit. – Save the file as a pdf prior to submitting

File

Max. file size: 500 MB.

Powerpoint Template You must use this template provided: https://bit.ly/2024templateppt and ensure that you save your presentation as a PDF before submitting.

In-Design Template: You must use this template provided- https://bit.ly/2024indesigntemp and ensure that you save your presentation as a PDF before submitting.

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Upload PowerPoint or InDesign Presentation (convert to a PDF file before uploading)(Required)

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Max. file size: 500 MB, Max. files: 4.

Upload PowerPoint or InDesign Presentation (convert to a PDF file before uploading)(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 500 MB, Max. files: 4.

Feature Interior Image(Required)

Provide a feature interior image to be used for promotional purposes and chapter/people’s choice voting. Image should be limited to 1800px wide or 1200px tall (whichever is highest). JPG format only. Horizontal feature images will appear best.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Feature Exterior Image(Required)

Provide a feature exterior image to be used for promotional purposes and chapter/people’s choice voting. Image should be limited to 1800px wide or 1200px tall (whichever is highest). JPG format only. Horizontal feature images will appear best.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

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Feature Images(Required)

Provide two feature images (1 exterior and 1 interior photo) to be used for promotional purposes and chapter/people’s choice voting. Images should be limited to 1800px wide or 1200px tall (whichever is highest). JPG format only. Horizontal feature images will appear best. Ensure to list the photos as Interior & exterior when uploading them.

Max. file size: 50 MB.

Photo Credit(Required)

Please enter the photographer’s name and which photo they are associated with. If it is the same photographer for both images, just list the photgrapher’s name.

Firm Logo(Required)

Please upload a high-res jpg or png of your firm’s logo.

Max. file size: 500 MB.

If selected as an award recipient, please list how you would like the name listed on the award. If a joint venture, please list both firm names.

2025 Design Awards Submission Portal

2025 AIA East Tennessee Design Awards Submission Portal

Introduction

Submitter Information

General Project Information

Architect, Contractor, and Consultant Information

Project Details

File Uploads

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