Call for Entries: 2026 SEDY Awards
Dec 5, 2025—Feb 27, 2026
Each year, ADAC and VERANDA recognize firms and individuals from across the Southeast who exemplify the highest level of talent in the categories of Residential Interior Design, Contract Interior Design, and Architecture with all design styles accepted for consideration in each category.
An esteemed panel of three judges is responsible for the selection of finalists and winners in each of the three categories. Judges include a notable architect, an acclaimed interior designer, and a top editor from VERANDA.
Recognition of finalists and winners will coincide with ADAC’s annual spring market, DESIGN ADAC, April 21 – 23, 2026. Finalists will be celebrated at a meet-and-greet reception at ADAC on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 22. Winners will be announced at a private awards gala on Thursday, April 23.
We invite you to submit an electronic portfolio of your work for the prestigious 2026 Southeast Designers & Architect of the Year Awards.
Submissions are due on or before 5:00 PM EST, Friday, February 27, 2026