In 2025, we celebrate a milestone that reflects two decades of creativity, innovation, and impact: the 20th anniversary of the Shaw Contract Design Awards. Over the past 20 years, this program has honoured the global design community—not just for the spaces they create, but for the intention and purpose behind them. 

With submissions from across the globe and jurors representing some of the world’s leading design voices, this is more than an award. It’s a celebration of bold ideas, thoughtful solutions, and a shared belief that design can shape a better future. 
 
Entries are considered through the lens of our People Together, Planet Forever ambitions: Material Health, Circular Economy, Carbon Impact and Diversity & Inclusion. This ensures we honour not only what’s beautiful, but what’s meaningful. 
 
As we look ahead, we’re inspired by what’s possible when creativity meets intention. Whether it’s your first submission or the next chapter in a legacy of work, we invite you to step forward and join a global community designing for good.  Let’s celebrate 20 years of extraordinary design—and begin the next 20 with purpose.