- Demonstrate to your employer the value of the work you do;
- Compete against other in-house designers who face the same challenges and constraints;
- Be judged by in-house design managers who understand what it takes to work in-house and do great work;
- Demonstrate that great design, and ultimately design effectiveness, is often the result of deep brand knowledge and continuous client collaboration, both vital strengths of in-house designers;
- Help the RGD recognize the outstanding work being done in-house, which will in turn help us understand your challenges better and program events and content relevant to your experiences.
What winners receive
- Be featured in an exhibit presented at DesignThinkers in Vancouver (May 26-27) and Toronto (TBC);
- Have the opportunity to purchase a physical award and attend a ceremony held in conjunction with DesignThinkers 2026 in Vancouver;
- Be profiled on the RGD website and across RGD communication channels;
- Receive a certificate;
- Receive 25% off registration to DesignThinkers 2026 in Vancouver and Toronto.
