VAxDesign

Returning in 2026!

Our reimagined Virginia by Design Awards will launch next year as a national program celebrating excellence across a wide range of design fields. Based on an open call for nominations, the program will invite submissions from leading designers, educators and enthusiasts across the country. Eligible nominees will be invited to share their work for jury review, leading to a shortlist and final roster of awardees.

Check back here in 2026 for more information and updates on the launch!

Congratulations to the 2024 VAxDesign Winners!

Branch Medallion Award – Calder Loth

Vision in Design Award – Burt Pinnock

Design Achievement Award  – The Valentine Museum

 Emerging Designer Award  – Kyle Schumann

 Prize for Public Interest Award – BrownBaylor | Arthur Ashe Blvd Renaming Project

Honorable Mention Prize for Public Interest Award –Simone Paterson | Lansdowne Walkability Project

Sally Brown Excellence in Education Award – Andrew Gipe-Lazarou | Blind Design Workshop

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Daniel and Company, Inc.

WALTER AND JENNIE DOTTS

PAGE EDGERTON

BOB AND ROBBIN STEELE

JOHN AND BUCCI ZEUGNER

LAURA CAMERON AND LEE MCCOWN IN MEMORY OF SALLY BROWN

VAxDesign is made possible through the generosity of sponsors and donors.