- 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 to celebrate the amazing 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
