Home
Submissions
IIDA Student members in good standing for a minimum of one year are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a join date of January 1, 2024, or earlier.
There is no cost to apply to the IIDA Student of the Year Award.
All applications must be completed electronically. No hard copy applications will be accepted. If any of the following items are missing, your application will not be reviewed. Any additional materials will be removed and not considered. To apply you need to prepare and submit the following:
Resume
Portfolio
100-250 word response to the following prompts:
Why did you join IIDA?
Where do you think the profession of interior design will be in five (5) years?
What would you like your legacy to be as an interior designer?
Design is...
One (1) 2-3 minute video describing the candidate's involvement and support of interior design initiatives at their school.Headshot in JPG or JPEG format with a minimum size of 1000px by 1000px
- One (1) letter of recommendation from an individual who knows the candidate well and can support the candidate's qualifications and achievements (letters from family members and relatives are not allowed)
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from two (2) educators who have worked directly with the candidate.
The IIDA Student of the Year will receive:
$5,000 cash award sponsored by OFS Brands and a complimentary IIDA membership for 2025
