Call for Entries: Win “Product of the Year” in the 2026 A+Product Awards!
Architizer is thrilled to announce one of the most significant distinctions within the A+Product Awards program: the Product of the Year Awards, a new editorially selected honor recognizing the most visionary, forward-thinking products submitted this season.
Handpicked by Architizer’s 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.
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 — the ideas that define where our industry is headed next. To be considered, enter the program by January 30, 2026 and opt in to Product of the Year during the submission process:
Global Recognition for the Products Transforming Practice
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 — standout solutions that demonstrate exceptional creative vision, technical mastery and relevance to today’s most pressing challenges.
These products may come from any category — from glazing and acoustic materials to lighting, smart technology or furniture — 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.
Selections will be made by Architizer’s Publisher and Editor in Chief Paul Keskeys, Managing Editor Hannah Feniak, and other members of our editorial team.
What Makes Product of the Year Different?
Product of the Year honorees receive everything included in a standard A+Product Award win — global exposure, placement in the A+Product List, and a custom engraved trophy — plus exclusive editorial benefits designed to significantly elevate your visibility in 2026.
Product of the Year Winners receive:
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Custom editorial coverage on Architizer Journal, reaching millions of architects and designers
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Priority consideration for speaking opportunities, and special Architizer events
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Prominent positioning in the 2026 A+Product List, our definitive directory of trusted manufacturers
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Unmatched global recognition as one of the most influential products of the year
For brands investing in visibility and credibility, this is one of the most powerful marketing opportunities available in the architectural product space.
What We’re Looking For: Products That Push Boundaries
The Product of the Year Awards spotlight work that represents true industry leadership. Winning entries may demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics:
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Sustainable innovation: low-carbon materials, circularity and energy efficiency
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Modularity and flexibility: reconfigurable systems and adaptable components
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Resilience and longevity: durability and environmental responsiveness over time
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Craft and detailing: precision design, refined aesthetics and material intelligence
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Emerging technologies: smart materials, advanced fabrication and/or AI-enabled products
This season’s Products of the Year will go behind aesthetic qualities, forming examples of what is possible when design, engineering and purpose converge.
Share Your Vision With Architects Worldwide
From sustainable façades to acoustic innovations, modular kitchens to sculptural lighting, the past year has revealed extraordinary breakthroughs in how we shape the spaces around us. The Product of the Year honor is designed to uplift those advancements — and highlight the manufacturers who are helping architects meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world.
There is a small additional fee to opt in, but the reward is transformative: unmatched visibility across the architecture community and the chance to position your product as one of the defining innovations of 2026.
Submit by the Final Entry Deadline on January 30, 2026 to be considered for Product of the Year — we can’t wait to celebrate your products, and share them with the architectural world!
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