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About the Metropolis Planet Positive Awards
About the Awards
The Planet Positive Awards are an opportunity to celebrate the progress you are making toward design for a regenerative and equitable future. This year, we have a variety of new categories for entries—projects that aren’t certified can now enter our innovation categories, and we have special recognitions for students and instructors. Plus, the 2023 Planet Positive winners will be published in a special commemorative edition of METROPOLIS.
The Benefits
Winners of the 2023 Metropolis Planet Positive Awards will:
- Published in the inaugural print edition of 'The Planet Positive Awards,' dedicated solely to honoring the 2023 winners, reaching an engaged readership of over 57,000 individuals.
- Honored in a virtual awards gala hosted by editor-in-chief Avinash Rajagopal on the renowned DESIGNTV by SANDOW.
- Enjoy a year-long presence in our online gallery at metropolismag.com, highlighting all award applicants.
- Experience global celebration through METROPOLIS’s expansive digital network and social media, reaching over 325,000 followers.
- Receive official Planet Positive digital assets and seals, perfect for enhancing all of your marketing materials.
- Opportunities for potential features in METROPOLIS and exclusive invitations to premier events across the United States and online.
- Take home a bespoke trophy, designed and crafted by Formica.
Submissions
Fees:
- Best Educator Award Pricing ($50 - the system will automatically charge $50 when the category is selected)
- Best Student Work Award Pricing (FREE - the system will automatically charge $0 when the category is selected)
- Regular Pricing for Innovation, Products, & Projects: August 11, 2023 ($300)
The Entry Process:
Step 1: Pay now to lock in the discount. Review the rules, provide your contact info, select a category, add your submission to the cart, and pay for your submission. After payment, the second half of the submission will be available in the "Needs Attention" tab of the left-side menu.
Step 2: Complete the submission details for your entry (outlined in the FAQ below) any time before the July 21 deadline. Just log in to access Step 2 of your application.
Each entrant will receive a 1-year complimentary print or digital subscription to Metropolis magazine.
Refunds are not available for submissions once they have been formally entered. Submissions made that do not follow specifications are disqualified, and we will, unfortunately, not be able to provide a refund.
Project Eligibility
Eligible Submitters: Architecture and Interior Design Firms
Eligible Projects:
- Projects must be completed in the last three years (July 2020-July 2023).
- Projects must be certified or pursuing certification under at least one of the following standards: BREEAM, CASBEE, LEED, LEED Safety Rating, Living Building Challenge—Full, Living Building Challenge—Petals, Passivhaus, ReLi, Three Star System, Well Building Standard, Zero Carbon, Net Zero, Passive House, or other regional sustainability standards.
Categories include: Civic/Cultural, Educational, Healthcare, Hospitality, Landscape, Multifamily/Mixed-use, Showroom/Retail, Workplace, and Single-Family Home.
Questions about eligibility? Contact awards@metropolismag.com
Innovation Eligibility
Eligible Submitters: Architecture and Interior Design Firms
Eligible Projects: Projects must be completed in the last three years (July 2020-July 2023). Projects DO NOT need to be certified or pursuing certification.
Categories include: Best Unbuilt Project, Best Overall Decarbonization, Best Embodied Carbon Reduction, Best Innovation in Material and Product Use, Best Community Engagement, Best Social Impact, Best Water Conservation and Management, Best Impact on Health and Wellness, Best Design for Resilience
Questions about eligibility? Contact awards@metropolismag.com
Product Eligibility
Eligible Submitters: Designers, Manufacturers, Architects, Distributors, and Showrooms
Eligible Products: Products must be released in the last two years (June 2021-June 2023).
Eligible product designs include but are not limited to: Architectural Systems and Facades, Flooring-Soft (Carpet), Flooring-Hard, Furniture-Office, Furniture-Outdoor, Kitchen + Bath, Lighting, Lighting-Outdoor, Paint, Surfaces- Tiles -Materials, Technology and Tools, Textiles, and Walls + Ceilings
Questions about eligibility? Contact awards@metropolismag.com
People Eligibility
Firm of the Year:
This award recognizes one architecture and interior design firm for all-round leadership on design for sustainability, wellness, equity, and resilience.
Rising Star:
This award recognizes early- and mid-career individuals who have made significant contributions to sustainable, equitable, healthy, and resilient design at their firms.
Eligibility:
- 1-10 years since their terminal degree
- Working in the United States or Canada
Best Student Work:
This award recognizes rigorous and visionary work by a student of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, or planning that focuses on design for a sustainable, healthy, resilient, equitable, and regenerative future.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate students currently enrolled in a college or university located in the US or Canada
- Students majoring in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, or planning
Best Educator:
This award recognizes educators in architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture who nurture creative approaches to future challenges in the next generation of professionals.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or graduate professors currently teaching in a college or university located in the US or Canada
- Professors teaching architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture classes
Questions about eligibility? Contact awards@metropolismag.com
Timeline
Early-bird Deadline (For Innovation, Products, & Projects): June 26, 2023 (11:59 PM ET)
EXTENDED Submission Deadline: August 11, 2023 (11:59 PM ET)
Finalist Announcement: October 19, 2023
Virtual Awards Ceremony: October 19, 2023
Print Coverage: Inaugural Edition of the ‘Planet Positive Awards’
Frequently Asked Questions
View the complete list of categories here.
When is the submission deadline?
All materials for submission must be provided by the extended deadline (August 11, 12:00 PM ET). Submissions that do not follow specifications will be disqualified without notice or refund.
How does Early-bird pricing work?
Pay now to lock in the discount. Simply complete the first part of the submission (rules, contact info, category) add your submission to the cart, and pay for your submission to secure the early-bird price. After payment, the second half of the submission will be available in the "Needs Attention" tab of the left-side menu (when logged in). You can complete the submission details for your entry any time before the July 21 deadline.
How does the 2-step entry process work?
Step 1: Review the rules, provide your contact info, select a category, add your submission to the cart, and pay for your submission. After payment, the second half of the submission will be available in the "Needs Attention" tab of the left-side menu.
Step 2: Complete the submission details for your entry (outlined in the FAQ below) any time before the July 21 deadline. Just log in to access Step 2 of your application.
What if I have questions?
Please email awards@metropolismag.com
Can I start my entry then return to it later?
Yes, you may begin your entry, save, and revisit it at any time. To access your in-progress entries, go to the "my account" link on the top right-hand side of the page. You will find a menu on the left with "My Entries".
What information do I need to submit to the awards?
Can I submit more than one entry?
Yes, you can submit more than one entry to multiple categories.
Can I edit or change my entry once it has been submitted?
If you need to make a vital change to a submitted entry, please email awards@metropolismag.com
About Metropolis
For 42 years, Metropolis has been the architecture and design industry’s most compelling storyteller. Metropolis’ s editorial scope spans design at all scales—from the smallest projects to city planning. Metropolis has always sought out, and featured, the game changers in the industry, from emerging talent to established individuals and organizations. And each issue contains stories that link design to evolving cultural trends, from big data to the maker movement. Our readers expect us to take them behind the scenes and share innovations, reveal breakthrough processes, and keep them ahead of the curve.