Pinnacle Awards 2025

July 14 - Deadline to submit entries

August 15 - Tickets go on sale

TBD - Finalist announced

September - Pinnacle Awards Gala

October - Winning entries published

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The Pisoni Award

The Pisoni Award, named after the late Don Pisoni—a true pillar of our design community—recognizes an individual whose career reflects exceptional dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on the profession. This lifetime achievement award celebrates those who, like Don, have shaped the industry through vision, mentorship, and a passion for design.

Wellness/Sustainability Design Professional

Nominate a designer who prioritizes wellness and sustainability in their work—someone creating spaces that support health, well-being, and environmental responsibility. This new category honors those designing with purpose, impact, and a vision for a better future.

Emerging Professional

Nominate a Rising Star —a designer with less than 5 years of experience who’s already making an impact. This new category celebrates fresh talent, bold ideas, and the future of our industry. Let’s recognize those who are just getting started but already shining bright.

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Eligibility and Submissions

All 2025 current practitioner members (Professional, Allied and Associate) or currently enrolled Students in good standing of the ASID Missouri East chapter may enter this contest with any projects completed since October 1, 2023.

Each single project may be entered in multiple categories, where applicable.

Entries must be submitted through this website by July 14, 2025.

Photography and Floor Plan(s)

Each entry must include a minimum of two and maximum of ten photographs, plus up to two optional hand-drawn or computer-generated floor plans.

Professional photography is strongly recommended for submission. NO IDENTIFICATION OF ANY KIND

is allowed on any part of the entry, except the entry form. Entries will be disqualified if submitted photographs include prohibited designer or client identification.

All photographic images should be a minimum of 300 dpi, max 10 mg and in JPG or PDF format. Photoshop may be used for color correction and light editing but NO new objects may be added to the photos. It is the responsibility of entrants to have no-cost reuse rights from the property owner and photographer. Photography and property owner release forms are available on ASID Chapter website and must be completed and maintained by the entrant. If chosen as a finalist, the designer must submit forms to ASID Chapter.

 

ASID MO East retains the legal right to publish all submissions and the photography will be added to the chapter’s permanent photo bank to be used at the chapter’s discretion, for the sole purpose of promoting the chapter.

 

Design Concept Statement

In addition to photography and floor plan(s), a concept statement of 500 words or less must be submitted on the appropriate form. Please detail the goals of the client, any challenges and how you achieved the design solution. The statement should be written in full sentences and paragraph form.  

Judging

The competition will be judged anonymously by another ASID chapter. NO IDENTIFICATION OF ANY KIND

is allowed on any part of the entry, except the entry form. Winners will be selected based on functionality, creativity, originality, and best solution for the client in most categories. A first, second and third place award will be determined. The judges, at their discretion, may elect not to designate an award in an individual category and their decision is final.

Entry Fees

Payable via credit card at time of registration. Absolutely no refunds will be granted after submission are completed.

 

• Practitioner members         $125 first entry, $50 additional entries
• Student Members               FREE 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When is the ASID Pinnacle Awards Ceremony?

To follow

2. How can I purchase Award Ceremony Tickets?

Credit cards: go to moe.asid.org and find the Pinnacle Award Ceremony page. You will see a link to purchase tickets via Eventbrite after Aug 1. Checks, make payable to ASID MO East Chapter, can be mailed to:

7750 Maryland Ave,

PO #11404

Clayton, MO 63105

3. Who is eligible to enter?

Any ASID MO-East Chapter Member, Associate, Allied or Professional, in good standing OR Any ASID-MO East student member in good standing.

4. What projects can be submitted?

Each entry must fall within the given categories and be completed no earlier than October 1, 2021. Projects may be entered in multiple categories where applicable.

5. What is the cost for an entry in the Design Awards?

Designers: $125.00 first entry, each additional entry $50.00

Design Students: FREE

Entry includes one Awards Ceremony Ticket per designer.

You may submit entries in multiple categories, or submit multiple entries in an individual category.

6. Can my clients, family and friends attend the awards ceremony?

Yes, please encourage all to attend! Why not reward your clients, family and friends by gifting them with a ticket? All attendees must present a ticket purchased in advance.

7. Are any of the fees refundable?

No, all entry fees, tickets, etc are non-refundable.

8. What Information can I have on the entry?

Submitted entries are anonymous to the judges; therefore, NO IDENTIFICATION OF ANY KIND is allowed on any photo or in any description (i.e. designer, company, client, project name/logo, etc.)

9. What is the character limit for descriptions?

Descriptions on the photos or floor plans should not exceed 150 characters.

10. Do I need a release form from the property owner and photographer?

Yes, the entrant will maintain the release form and vouch for the approval of the property owner and the photographer. There is a release form available for download on the submission’s website.

11. How many photos am I allowed? What are the photo size and file requirements?

You may submit up to 10 photos and (1-2 floor plans if appropriate with each entry). Photos cannot be larger than 10 MB, 300 dpi, and must be one of the following types: jpg or pdf.

12. How can my entry be disqualified?

By not returning all requested information OR by not meeting one or more deadlines.

By including prohibited designer or client identification on any submitted photographs or floorplans, or including any of the same prohibited information with any entry form.

13. How do I submit my entry?

Before you can register, you will be required to log into or create a CPJ account if you have not yet done so. After logging into your CPJ account and selecting your entries, click Complete Purchase to transmit payment via credit card.

After payment is completed, click View My Entries to begin your work. Click on each entry to begin uploading your photos (maximum 10), floor plans (maximum 2) and filling out each required form. All submissions must be completed no later than midnight (11:59pm. on July 14, 2023)

14. Do I need to submit a floor plan?

Floor plans (1-2) of the area being entered may be submitted if appropriate to convey the design solution. Floor plans may be hand-drafted or computer-generated. Student Entries are REQUIRED to submit floorplans.

15. Who can I contact if I have questions?

Click the 'Questions About This Contest' tab on this page for any questions.