1. How do I log into the system?

The Design Excellence Awards online application system is separate from the IIDA OR website. If you are new to the system, simply create a new login/password. If you registered for an account to submit last year, you will be able to log back in with the same credentials.

2. Can I make a test submission?

No, we do not have a system set up to do test submissions. We have provided the minimum deliverables and requirements in the Awards Submittal Instruction section, please email ewright@cannondesign.com if you need more assistance with the portal. Please note that all submissions must be submitted via the online application system by 11:59 p.m. Spetember 27th, 2024. Submissions sent by any other means will not be accepted.

3. Do I have to be an IIDA Oregon member to submit a project or product?

Non-members can submit any project for your organization. To qualify for the member rate, a member of your firm or office must be a current IIDA member. Affiliate Member rates are extended to those who have a current membership in either AIA or ASID. Their member number must be included in the application. The primary team and the firm must be located within Oregon. Projects may be located anywhere.

4. Is there a limit to how many projects I can submit?

There is no limit on how many projects an organization can submit, however each project must be submitted separately.

5. Can I submit a project that has been previously submitted?

Yes, you are welcome to resubmit projects, however winning projects in any category from previous IIDA Oregon Awards competitions are not eligible.

6. Do I need to submit professional photos for the submittal?

Photos of the winning projects appear on the IIDA Oregon website and social media, and at the event. Give us your best project photos from the start, and don't forget, a photographer's photo release is required. Photography and images submitted can be used by the IIDA Oregon Chapter for exhibition, publication, and promotional purposes.

7. What if I don't know which category to submit the project under?

Pick the category that you feel most closely aligns to your project. IIDA OR and the Judges reserve the right to reassign project categories and create new categories based on submissions. Please contact ewright@cannondesign.com if you still have questions on how to categorize your project.

8. I'm not ready to submit my project, can I still get Early Bird pricing?

Yes! Members of IIDA, ASID, and AIA who register and purchase their submission(s) before September 10th, 2024, will receive a discount of $50 off the regular submission price. Submission materials can still be uploaded until the application deadline.

9. Can I pay for multiple submissions at once?

Yes. After you have completed the submission registration and clicked "Add to Cart" you will be taken to the Review and Checkout page. At the bottom of this page you will see a button to "Make Another Submission". You can repeat this process for as many submissions as you would like register at that time and check out once you are ready.