{"id":209085,"date":"2025-12-07T10:05:25","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T15:05:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/?p=209085"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:21:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:21:03","slug":"call-for-entries-product-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/for-manufacturers\/call-for-entries-product-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Entries: Win “Product of the Year” in the 2026 A+Product Awards!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Architizer is thrilled to announce one of the most significant distinctions within the A+Product Awards<\/a> program: the Product of the Year Awards<\/strong>, a new editorially selected honor recognizing the most visionary, forward-thinking products submitted this season.<\/p>\n

Handpicked by Architizer\u2019s Editors from among a shortlist of A+Product Award entrants, these awards shine a spotlight on groundbreaking materials, systems, lighting, furnishings and technologies that push the industry forward. Whether through advancements in sustainability, inventive modularity, resilience or meticulous detailing, these are the products that expand what architects and designers can achieve.<\/p>\n

With the A+Product Awards now open for entries, we invite brands and manufacturers around the world to submit the innovations they are most proud of \u2014 the ideas that define where our industry is headed next. To be considered, enter the program by January 30, 2026<\/strong> and opt in<\/strong> to Product of the Year during the submission process:<\/p>\n

Start Submission \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"Global Recognition for the Products Transforming Practice<\/h2>\n

While every A+Product Awards entrant that opts in is eligible for recognition, only a select few will be elevated as Products of the Year \u2014 standout solutions that demonstrate exceptional creative vision, technical mastery and relevance to today\u2019s most pressing challenges.<\/p>\n

These products may come from any category \u2014 from glazing and acoustic materials to lighting, smart technology or furniture \u2014 but they share a common characteristic: they represent new ideas with the power to reshape the built environment. They give architects the means to design more sustainably, build more efficiently and craft spaces that are healthier, smarter and more delightful for users.<\/p>\n

Selections will be made by Architizer\u2019s Publisher and Editor in Chief Paul Keskeys<\/strong>, Managing Editor Hannah Feniak<\/strong>, and other members of our editorial team.<\/p>\n

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What Makes Product of the Year Different?<\/h2>\n

Product of the Year honorees receive everything included in a standard A+Product Award win \u2014 global exposure, placement in the A+Product List, and a custom engraved trophy \u2014 plus exclusive editorial benefits<\/strong> designed to significantly elevate your visibility in 2026.<\/p>\n

Product of the Year Winners receive:<\/p>\n