KBDi Design Awards
Established in 2008, the KBDi Design Awards program is a well-established and highly regarded event on the Australian design calendar.
These Awards recognise the outstanding talent of designers across Australia and offer the opportunity for industry and peer recognition and invaluable marketing opportunities.
The 2026 program will open in February, and the annual Conference and Awards Gala will be held in Sydney on the 14 + 15 August 2026.
2025 Important Dates
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DESIGN AWARDS |
STUDENT AWARDS |
| Awards open |
16 February 2026 |
23 February 2026 |
| Awards close |
Friday, 24 April 2026
(12 pm – your local time) |
Friday, 8 May 2026
(12 pm – your local time) |
| Finalists announced |
Week beginning 15 June 2026 |
Week beginning 15 June 2026 |
| Winners announced |
Saturday, 15 August 2026 |
Saturday, 15 August 2026 |