 |  | | | | The Innovation by Design Awards, now in its 10th year, honors the designers and businesses solving the problems of today and tomorrow. | | |
We know many of you are working on your applications, so here are the 5 most popular questions you've asked. - What are my chances of winning? Last year, more than 500 designs were awarded. If you have a design that makes an impact through innovation, your odds are pretty good! Every entry will be seen by Fast Company editors.
- If I win, will I be in Fast Company magazine? Yes! Winners will appear in the October issue of Fast Company magazine, and all honorees will be featured on fastcompany.com. Winners will also be celebrated at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival this fall, and receive a complimentary pass.
- May I enter more than one category? Yes, you may submit an entry to as many of the 37 categories as you would like! Each category is evaluated individually, increasing your odds of winning.
- What are you judging applications on? Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. For more details on what the judges are looking for, visit here.
- I still have questions. Who can I ask? Just reply directly to this email and we’ll get right back to you.
| | | | Final Deadline: April 30 ($395) |
| | | | | | Get featured in Fast Company | | Winners will appear in the October issue of Fast Company magazine and on our website, and all honorees will be featured on fastcompany.com. |
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| | | Boost your brand | | We’ll provide you with a branding kit and an optional trophy to help promote your victory to prospects, clients, and peers. |
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| | | | | | Get VIP treatment at FCNY | | Winners will be celebrated at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival (FCNY) and receive complimentary passes. |
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| | | Get influencers to take notice | | Gain the attention of Fast Company editors, business leaders, and judges who are design industry influencers. |
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| | | | | Advertising NEW | | | | Apps and Games | | | | Branding NEW | | | | Cities | | | | Data Design | | | | Experimental | | | | Fashion and Beauty | | | | Finance | | | | Graphic Design | | | | Health | | | | Home | | | | Impact NEW | | | | Learning | | | | Materials NEW | | | | Mobility | | | | Packaging | | |
| | | Pandemic Response NEW | | | | Products | | | | Real Estate NEW | | | | Retail Environments | | | | Social Good | | | | Spaces and Places | | | | Sports and Recreation | | | | Students | | | | Sustainability | | | | User Experience | | | | Wellness | | | | Work | | | | Best Design Asia-Pacific | | | | Best Design Europe, Middle East, Africa | | | | Best Design Latin America | | | | Best Design North America | | |
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| | |  | | | | Years in Business NEW | | Be honored in a special list that recognizes projects by companies of similar ages: On the Rise (0-4 years), Established Excellence (5-19 years), Enduring Impact (20+ years) | | General Excellence | | The most innovative contemporary designs with no category restrictions | | Design Company of the Year | | The most innovative design company of the year. Companies will be judged on how their design approach has had an impact on their industry, society, and culture at large. | | | | Final Deadline: April 30 |
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