Event Location & Details | 2023 STUDENT PINNACLE AWARDS®

2023 Student Pinnacle Awards®

Submission Deadline

August 3, 2023, 11:59 PM

The 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 Rules
The 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 Requirements
Students 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:

Design Originality: How fresh and original is the design?

Form and Function: A harmonious combination of visual appeal (style, finishes, materials) with function that achieves the item's designated objective(s).

Design Aesthetic: Is the design visually appealing? Are the materials selected appropriate for the design? Are scale and proportions, correct?

Presentation: Is the presentation attractive, well presented, and interesting?

JOIN US!

By becoming a Student Member, you can enjoy exceptional networking opportunities with potential employers. Additional benefits include but are not limited to:

Mentorship

Discounts for Industry Publications

Intellectual Property and National Safety Standard support

Industry private newsletters

Job referral

Resource guidance

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Location & Details

Event Starts	Mon. Oct 16, 2023 05:30 PM
Event Ends	Mon. Oct 16, 2023 09:00 PM
Event Details	Winners will be announced during the Pinnacle Awards Gala on Monday, October 16, 2023. The location will be announced on or before August 1, 2023. A Student Meet & Greet will be held at 5:30 PM, followed by a Reception from 6:00-7:00 PM. The Awards Program will run from 7:00-8:45 PM.
Event Address	To be announced on or before August 1, 2023 High Point, NC 27262 USA