Congratulations to the 2025 Midwest Design Award Winners!
On Dec. 3, 2025, we hosted the Midwest Design Awards gala at the McNamara Alumni center–honoring excellence in design, detail, and craftsmanship. What began as a regional celebration has become a true showcase of the Midwest’s design leadership. Five years in, it continues to remind us why design matters—not because of trends or timelines, but because of the people who pour themselves into every detail. The builders, architects, designers, partners, and craftsmen who touch each project leave indelible fingerprints behind.
For the 2025 Midwest Design Awards, brought together a panel of 14 judges from across the country, representing major design hubs and spanning the full spectrum of design. These industry leaders evaluated nearly 1,000 projects–the most we’ve received in the history of the program–and this year, we presented 217 awards across 72 categories.
Schedule of Events:
May 15, 2025: Entry Portal Opens & Kickoff Happy Hour, hosted by DWELL44 Modern Design Showroom
July 16, 2025 MDA Networking Event, hosted by ALL Inc.
July 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Submission and fee deadline for all entries
Oct. 2025 Finalists notified and MDA Gala tickets on sale
Oct. 8, 2025 MDA Networking Event, hosted by Nor-Son Custom Builders
Dec. 3, 2025 MDA Gala at the McNamara Alumni Center
Feb. 2026 Midwest Design magazine’s Commemorative (Spring) Issue on newsstands
Feb. 26, 2026 MDA Networking Event, hosted by Aurora One Lighting
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