IDC is seeking members from the fields of interior design, education, media, manufacturers and materials suppliers, small and large firm, business owners, and related professional fields to join the roster of judges for three Value of Design Awards (VODA) award programs – VODA Interior Projects, VODA Student Competition, and VODA Project Innovation.
If you are interested in the opportunity to participate as a judge, please complete the form below by April 17, 2026.
VODA Interior Projects
VODA Interior Projects shine a spotlight on Canadian interior designers by providing a forum to showcase the benefits of design thinking: an empathetic, inventive, and iterative process focused on the human experience within interior spaces.
This award demonstrates the positive human and business impact of design thinking for the people and companies who hire a professional interior designer. By measuring the benefits and outcomes of design, IDC is showcasing the true value of design in Canada and beyond our borders.
Learn more about last year’s winners and judges.
VODA Student Competition
Established in 2021, the VODA: Student Competition provides students with a national platform to demonstrate the value of interior design and illustrate the positive impact design has on the users of the spaces, supported by evidence-based research.
The potential of design to positively change and add value to our lives is the focus of this recognition. As designers, we are trained to use design thinking processes to better understand the people for whom we are designing.
Learn more about last year’s winners and judges.
Timeline for Interior Projects and Student Competition juries:
- March – Submissions open
- April – Judges selected and announced
- May – Submissions close, review process begins
- June – Judges meet virtually to deliberate (if necessary)
- June/July – Winners notified
- Oct. – Winners honoured at IDC Awards
VODA Product Innovation
First introduced in 1984, VODA Project Innovation is exclusive to IDC Industry Partners, recognizing outstanding achievements in product design and showroom innovation. Submissions are evaluated against key criteria including problem-solving, budget, strategy, sustainability, and marketing impact.
Learn more about last year’s winners and judges.
Timeline for Innovation Award jury:
- March/April – Submissions open
- April – Judges selected and announced
- June – Submissions close, review process begins
- July– Judges meet virtually to deliberate (if necessary)
- July/Aug. – Winners notified
- Oct. – Winners honoured at IDC Awards
For more information, contact communications@idcanada.org.
