SKY DESIGN AWARDS 2024
Pioneering Visionaries (Best personality of the Year)
A celebration of the best personalities in the design industry and society, it recognizes and honors those who have made outstanding contributions. *Finalists of the competition will receive trophies, certificates, and the Merci Media Corporation's "One Story" for their own story and interview.
[3 over 30’s] [4 over 40’s] [5 over 50’s] & [6 over 60’s]
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Pioneering Visionaries
[3 over 30’s] [4 over 40’s] [5 over 50’s] & [6 over 60’s]
Visionary and resilient trailblazers : A year's most notable personality
From architects and interior designers to entrepreneurs and artists to design community activists, educators, and innovators, they make significant contributions to society, both professionally and through volunteerism. As outstanding candidates for this award, they are dedicated to our design society and their communities.
The [3 over 30’s] [4 over 40’s] [5 over 50’s] & [6 over 60’s] create a dynamic and innovative design landscape with their personalities. By pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas, they are not afraid to take risks. Failure is part of the learning process, and they don't shy away from challenging the status quo. By thinking outside the box and finding innovative solutions, they inspire others. Architects, interior designers, entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and innovators make significant contributions to society, both professionally and volunteerism. This category is reserved for outstanding candidates who are dedicated to our design society and their communities. It is their passion to transform ideas into reality that makes them creative thinkers. Visionaries who challenge the status quo and think outside the box. By working together, they educate the next generation on how to sustain their business and build a better future.
Visionary: These designers have a clear and imaginative vision of the future of design.
Adventuresome: They experiment with innovative ideas, explore new territories, and take risks.
Insightful: They learn, grow, and bounce back after facing challenges head-on.
Dedicated: The desire to create exceptional work fuels their passion for design.
Flexible: They demonstrate the ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly changing field.
Collaboration: To enhance creativity and productivity, they often seek diverse perspectives.
Intuitive: Designs resonate deeply with clients and audiences when they understand their needs and feelings.
Belief in Their Value: They recognize their value and confidently express it in their designs and interactions, ensuring they are appreciated and valued.
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
For 3 over 30’s: Open to all gender born on age between 30 - 40
For 4 over 40’s: Open to all gender born on age between 40 - 50
For 5 over 50’s: Open to all gender born on age between 50 - 60
For 6 over 60’s: Open to all gender born on age between 60 or above.
• Candidates should reflect the full range of career and passion-project paths, including architect & Interior designer, design entrepreneurs and business owners; artists in visual art for architect and interior projects, and arts and culture creators and producers.
• You should send your resume along with a description of no more than 500 words, as well as your portfolio.
• You must indicate the name of the person and the name of the company if you are registering and norminating on behalf of someone else.
• Fill out the form on the left, making sure all the information is accurate and, most important, highlights why you or your nominees should be on this list. Remember to include how you shifted or accelerated your career at midlife and the impact you’ve made in your field or community.
• Nominations will be vetted by our editors and judges. Semifinalists will be contacted for any additional material and to confirm information.
• The super early bird deadline to submit all nominations for the list is 11:59pm ET on December 31, 2023.
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*Finalists of the competition will receive trophies, certificates, and the Merci Media Corporation's "One Story" for their own story and interview.