Entries are now being accepted for the Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design until July 12! The premier interior design competition for the hospitality industry is sponsored by Boutique Design magazine, and has a total of 23 categories, giving designers around the world the opportunity to showcase their influential and innovative design work in every sector of hospitality.
To be eligible, new construction, conversion or renovation work must have been or must be completed from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019. A renowned judging panel will select winners and finalists in each of the 23 categories, as well as Judges’ So Cool and the Designer of the Year.
The Gold Key categories are as follows:
Best Eco-Conscious or Socially-Conscious Hotel
Best Lobby Focused Service
Best Lobby Midscale
Best Lobby Upper Midscale
Best Lobby Upscale
Best Lobby Luxury
Best Guestroom Focused Service
Best Guestroom Midscale
Best Guestroom Upper Midscale
Best Guestroom Upscale
Best Guestroom Luxury
Best Suite
Best Nightclub/Lounge
Best Emerging Hotel Concept
Best Restaurant Casual Dining
Best Restaurant Fine Dining
Best Specialty Design
Best Resort
Best Hotel Focused Service
Best Hotel Midscale
Best Hotel Upper Midscale
Best Hotel Upscale
Best Hotel Luxury
Finalists will be required to submit a completed source list, photo release, detailed client information and design team listing within two weeks of notification.
The awards ceremony will take place Monday, November 11, 2019 at New York’s Cipriani Midtown in conjunction with Boutique Design New York (BDNY). The winners and finalists in each category, in addition to Judges’ So Cool and the Designer of the Year will be recognized at this special gala event.
For more information or to enter, click here.

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