As part of the Chapter’s ongoing commitment to excellence in interior design, the IIDA Great Plains Chapter invites all IIDA Members in good standing to submit their exceptional projects to the Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) competition each year.
IIDA Great Plains hosts the IDEA Ceremony each Spring to announce the winners, promote interior design, and celebrate the incredible talent across the Chapter.
There are no categories; all projects are judged on the same criteria. Good Design is Good Design, no matter the scale, no matter the sector. IDEA celebrates you and the design profession.
is presented to the top project selected by the judges
is presented to the best element or feature within a project.
are given to the top 10% of project submissions.
is presented to a member who has exhibited qualities in leadership, mentorship, and advocates for the interior design profession.
is presented to a member deserving of recognition for career excellence and achievement, exceptional leadership, and extraordinary impact on the interior design industry and Great Plains Chapter.
The Icon Award is the highest individual honor.
is presented to projects of specific note by the judges
is presented to the project that wins the popular vote via social media and website traffic.
is presented to one project submitted by an IIDA Student member.
Projects will be judged in three rounds, using the Judgify platform and discussion to determine the final results.
Judging Round 1 Judges will vote “Go” or “No Go” to each project based on the board submission only.
Judging Round 2 Judges will narrow down projects to the top 40% based on the board submission and narratives.
Judging Round 3 Judges will meet virtually to discuss the finalists and select the Project Award winners, Best Moment winner, and Honorable Mention recipients.
In 2022, IIDA GPC implemented a new awards platform, Judgify, to simply the submission and judging processes.
Registration, project submission, and payment will all be done through Judgify. Once registered, Judgify's confirmation email will include the submission template and criteria.
Be on the look out at the beginning of each year for the submission window dates and deadlines. Good Luck!
Once you register on Judgify, the confirmation email will have the link to download your submission board template.
Judging criteria and submission checklist can be found on our website, Judgify homepage, and through a link in the confirmation email once you register on Judgify.
Board templates are available as PDF, Illustrator, or PowerPoint file formats. Once your board is done, save as a PDF to upload with your submission. PDF format is the only file type the upload will accept.
When submitting an entry, you will have the option to save the submission as a draft and then later can come back and complete the submission.
Yes, your submission is only confirmed once you pay. Any in-progress submissions are not reviewed by the judges. Make sure you submit and pay before the deadline!
Yes, one registrant can submit multiple projects for multiple designers at one time. Make sure the correct IIDA member is associated with each project in the submission information.
You will receive a confirmation email from Judgify after you submit your project. Check your junk folder and email filters to allow emails from awards@judgify.me.
NO! The templates are not to be adjusted. This includes: Font (Arial), font size (Project name 48/Project Summary 22), font color (black), background color (white), orientation (horizontal.) Changing the template will void the submission entirely.
No, there are no longer points associated with the narratives. It is important to review the Judging Criteria and address items noted, as narratives will be taken into consideration by the judges in Rounds 2 and 3.
Your submissions are complete when payment is made. When entering multiple submissions, all the submissions are put on the order and payment can be made in full.
At payment, there is a coupon code field. If you have questions about your code, contact our VP of Sponsorship.
Yes, only IIDA Great Plains Chapter members in good standing are eligible to submit a project. When submitting a project, the IIDA member name, member number, and role are required. Members do not need to reside in Nebraska or Iowa but do need to be a member of IIDA Great Plains Chapter and only submit to our awards program.
Please contact our VP of Members.
On May 6, 2022 IIDA members and friends gathered in Omaha for an entire day of content, embracing the local design community in Omaha’s downtown neighborhoods.
Project tours at RDG Planning & Design and Millwork Commons began the day with inspiration, followed by a CEU with Barb Hoffart with Humanscale. After red carpet arrivals and cocktail hour, the awards ceremony began with host Jenna Ketchen , VP of Omaha City Center and Keynote Speaker, Cheryl Durst, Hon. FIIDA, Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA. Attendees enjoyed a Finalist Gallery, champagne toast, dinner, and Sponsor recognition. The day was a long-awaited celebration together with the IIDA community!