Australian Interior
Design Awards
About the Australian Interior Design Awards
The Australian Interior Design Awards is a partnership event of the Design Institute of Australia and InteriorsAu, which is published by Architecture Media. The program recognises and celebrates interior design excellence via a credible, industry-based program, which is endorsed by the Design Institute of Australia, the professional body representing Australian designers. The awards conferred have both national and international significance.
The judging process is anonymous, transparent and confidential. It is based on peer review and conforms to international standards. Jurors are eminent designers working with a convenor appointed by the Design Institute of Australia.
Members of the Design Institute of Australia receive a 33% discount on entry fees. To qualify for the DIA discount, at the date of entry, a member of the design team, or the practice, must hold a current DIA membership.
Important Dates
Entries close
13 February 2026
Shortlist revealed
17 April 2026
Gala presentation dinner
12 June 2026
Full details published in the awards gallery
13 June 2026
Categories
There are seven primary categories, two optional categories and four automatic categories. Choose the primary category most appropriate for your project. Where relevant, projects may be entered into more than one primary category. Each primary category entry requires a separate entry submission and fee.
The optional categories, for Emerging Interior Design Practice and Sustainability Advancement, are free to enter when entering a primary category. To be considered you must supply the relevant details when prompted during the primary category submission process. The four automatic categories are free to enter when entering a primary category. These include the Premier Award for Australian Interior Design.
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