August 3, 2023, 11:59 PMThe ISFD Pinnacle Awards Committee and the Board of Directors initiated the ISFD Student Pinnacle Awards, as part of our continuing mission to support, motivate and inspire the designers of tomorrow. The Student Pinnacle Awards winner will be announced at the 2023 Pinnacle Awards Gala on Monday, October 16, 2023 during the High Point Market. The location for the event will be announced on or before August 15, 2023. Tickets will go on sale in September 2023. The winner will receive the Pinnacle Awards Trophy, Winner’s Certificate, free admission to the Pinnacle Awards Gala and a free student membership to ISFD. Competition Category The 2023 Student Pinnacle Awards Category includes any piece from the student's body of work. The entered piece may be a bedroom furnishing, dining room furnishing, occasional table or storage piece, home office furnishing, entertainment system, seating or a textile design. Competition RulesThe competition is open to students majoring in Furniture Design at an accredited college or university.Seniors graduating in May, 2023 are eligible. Graduate students are eligible.All entries must fully be the work of the entering student.Any entry which does not meet ALL competition rules will not be judged.Incomplete packages will not be considered.All decisions of the judges are final.Winning entries and contestant's identity, including photographs, may be used for publicity by ISFD or the Competition sponsors.ISFD will assume no responsibility for lost, damaged or stolen entries.The judges reserve the right not to issue an award if they do not feel the quality of work meets the design standards.
Entry RequirementsStudents must meet all General Competition Rules to enter.Students are limited to a total of one (1) entry in the competition.Students must completely fill out and sign the Competition Entry Form.Descriptive Data/Product Information:Include a typed description of the product, including noteworthy features and materials.The project may be hand drawn, completed with computer aided design, or a harmonious combination of both. A final rendering must be submitted.Entries must be received on or before 11:59 PM Thursday, August 3, 2023.Judging Criteria Entries will be judged on the following criteria of design excellence:
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