Autodesk Design & Make Awards
Autodesk Design & Make Awards
Autodesk Design & Make Awards celebrate the people, projects and technologies behind exceptional contributions to architecture, engineering & construction; product design & manufacturing; media & entertainment; and education.
Submit your project for a chance to be included in this esteemed group of changemakers.
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About the awards
Autodesk Design & Make Awards is an annual program honoring an inspiring collection of innovators exploring bold opportunities with technology to transform their industries and make a lasting impact on the world.
Key dates
Submissions open: April 6, 2026
Submissions close: May 4, 2026
Winner notifications via email: June 2026
Benefits of submitting
Stories that are selected for production typically follow this process:
Exposure
Exposure
Share your project with a global audience and highlight the skills, expertise, and creativity of the team members who contributed to its success.
Credibility
Credibility
Bolster your company profile, showcase your thought-leadership, and inspire others to design and make in new ways.
Opportunities
Opportunities
Take advantage of media and co-marketing opportunities with Autodesk to spotlight your success.
Winner Selection and Criteria
Award submissions will be carefully evaluated, and the winners will be selected by a panel of Autodesk leaders and internal industry experts.
The panel will take into consideration:
Use of Autodesk solutions, innovative processes, and emerging technologies
Specific, quantifiable results demonstrating the success that your company/customer has achieved with Autodesk solutions
Impact to the industry as a whole
Overall Categories
Awards from the following three categories will be presented to companies from architecture, engineering & construction; product design & manufacturing; and media & entertainment.
Innovator of the Year
Innovator of the Year
Inspiring companies or individuals exploring bold opportunities with technology to make significant contributions to their industries.
Accelerating Transformation
Accelerating Transformation
Companies using data, collaboration, and automation technologies to improve efficiency and fuel business growth.
Making a Better World
Making a Better World
Companies whose innovative solutions are addressing the world’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.