Building on the success of our inaugural program, i+s is pleased to open submissions for the 2025 Product Innovation Awards, which celebrates exceptional product development for commercial interiors.
Launched in 2024, the i+s Product Innovation Awards (PIAs) recognize excellence in product innovation across the commercial interiors industry. The program highlights manufacturers who demonstrate outstanding functionality, aesthetic value, and sustainability in their offerings for the built environment.
“The inaugural Product Innovation Awards demonstrated the remarkable creativity and forward thinking of our industry. We were truly impressed by the caliber of submissions across all categories and look forward to discovering even more noteworthy products in 2025.” – Carrie Meadows, Editor-in-Chief, i+s
A Look Back at Year One
In the inaugural year of the PIA program, an expert panel of judges evaluated submissions across multiple categories, ultimately recognizing 36 products that showcased remarkable design innovation and performance. PIA categories span flooring, furniture, lighting, acoustics, surfaces, and more.
The debut program met with enthusiasm from the commercial interiors community, attracting submissions from established industry leaders and emerging innovators alike. The 36 winning products represented true advances in addressing contemporary design challenges, from workplace flexibility to environmental responsibility.
2025 PIAs: Your Opportunity for Recognition
Building on last year’s success, the 2025 PIAs program invites manufacturers to showcase their most groundbreaking products for the commercial interiors market.
Key benefits of participation include:
Industry-wide recognition for your unique products
Exposure to the i+s audience of design professionals and specifiers
Prominent feature in i+s print and digital platforms
Marketing opportunities for award-winning products
Important Dates for 2025 PIAs
Submissions Open: May 20, 2025 (Early Bird entry fee: $375)
Early Bird Deadline: June 17, 2025 (Regular entry fee of $425 applies from June 18 until final deadline)
Final Submission Deadline: July 15, 2025
Winners Announced to Public: December 1, 2025
Participating PIA jurors will be announced after the program closes in order to maintain the integrity of the judging process.
Visit the i+s PIAs landing page to access the submission portal and review complete entry guidelines. Each submission should include detailed product information, high-resolution images, and supporting documentation highlighting the product’s innovative features.
Contacts:
For submission portal inquiries and technical assistance, please email [email protected].
For questions about program processes, product eligibility, and entry materials, please contact Carrie Meadows, Editor-in-Chief ([email protected]).
