IIDA / IDECF Diversity Award
The IIDA/IDECF Diversity Award recognizes and celebrates an educator who is actively advancing diversity in the Interior Design industry. Our partner, the IIDA Foundation, hosts the call on their website.
EligibilityFull-time educators who have made recognized contributions to advance and expand racial and ethnic diversity in the interior design industry are encouraged to apply. A candidate may self-nominate, to nominate an educator other than yourself, email foundation@iida.org with the name and a brief description of the educator that you are nominating, and IIDA Foundation staff will contact the nominated educator to invite them to apply.
Submission RequirementsAll submissions must be completed electronically. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. If any of the following items are missing, your application will not be reviewed. Any additional materials will be removed and not considered.
To nominate an educator or yourself for this award please prepare and submit the following materials:
Written Component
Letters of RecommendationFour separate letters of recommendation in PDF file format, saved individually must be included. Letters must be from the following:
HeadshotHeadshot (JPG or TIFF at least 5x5 inches at 300 dpi)
JudgingA select committee of the IIDA Foundation Board of Trustees and IDEC volunteers will review the essays and select the recipient who will be notified in January 2023.
PrizeThe 2023 IIDA Educator Diversity Award is a $5,000 cash prize. The recipient will be honored at the 2024 IDEC Annual Conference. Winners will receive official digital assets, and mention on IIDA's website, social media accounts, and in an official press release distributed to leading industry outlets and media partners.
For questions or more information, contact the IIDA Foundation at foundation@iida.org.
The IIDA/IDECF Diversity Award recognizes and celebrates an educator who is actively advancing diversity in the Interior Design industry. Our partner, the IIDA Foundation, hosts the call on their website.
EligibilityFull-time educators who have made recognized contributions to advance and expand racial and ethnic diversity in the interior design industry are encouraged to apply. A candidate may self-nominate, to nominate an educator other than yourself, email foundation@iida.org with the name and a brief description of the educator that you are nominating, and IIDA Foundation staff will contact the nominated educator to invite them to apply.
Submission RequirementsAll submissions must be completed electronically. No hard copy submissions will be accepted. If any of the following items are missing, your application will not be reviewed. Any additional materials will be removed and not considered.
To nominate an educator or yourself for this award please prepare and submit the following materials:
Written Component
- A maximum 500-word written statement about how the candidate is contributing to the advancement of racial/ethnic diversity in the interior design industry.
- PDF file of summary from CV or resume including appointments in faculty positions and dates, courses taught, and other relevant professional accomplishments related to the nomination criteria.
Letters of RecommendationFour separate letters of recommendation in PDF file format, saved individually must be included. Letters must be from the following:
- Two (2) letters from former students, max 1 page each.
- Two (2) letters from interior design professionals who were not the nominee’s students, and who can personally address how the nominee has contributed to advancing racial/ethnic diversity in the interior design industry, max 1 page each.
HeadshotHeadshot (JPG or TIFF at least 5x5 inches at 300 dpi)
JudgingA select committee of the IIDA Foundation Board of Trustees and IDEC volunteers will review the essays and select the recipient who will be notified in January 2023.
PrizeThe 2023 IIDA Educator Diversity Award is a $5,000 cash prize. The recipient will be honored at the 2024 IDEC Annual Conference. Winners will receive official digital assets, and mention on IIDA's website, social media accounts, and in an official press release distributed to leading industry outlets and media partners.
For questions or more information, contact the IIDA Foundation at foundation@iida.org.
Submission Deadline: November 10, 2023