We are pleased to open our Call for Entries and invite North American and International submissions to the 2025 Wood Design and Building Awards program celebrating excellence in wood architecture and construction.
Entries should showcase the use of wood products in any, or several, of their many forms and applications, demonstrating an understanding of the special properties of wood including strength, durability, beauty, and cost-effectiveness. To be eligible, projects must have been completed within the past three years and must be fully constructed by July 1, 2025.
Awards will be presented at the discretion of the jury in the following categories: Honor, Merit, and Citation. Winners will receive a custom wood trophy recognizing their achievement and will also:
- Be announced in a media release and on social media
- Receive a feature profile on the Wood Innovation Network
- Be showcased in a dedicated video posted across various media platforms
- Be featured in Wood Design & Building Magazine (digital)
Projects can be submitted in the following categories:
- Non-residential
- Residential
- Adaptive Reuse, Additions, and Renovations
- International Building
- Other (Exterior Structures, Bridges etc.)
Plus, don’t miss our specialty awards:
| Sponsored by | WoodWorks |
| Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Sansin Real Cedar Wood Preservation Canada (WPC) |
Ontario region British Columbia region Prairie region |
Entry Fees
| Early Bird Entry Fees (applicable until May 31, 2025) |
Regular Entry Fees |
| First Entry – $150.00 USD Subsequent Entries – $140.00 USD |
First Entry – $175.00 USD Subsequent Entries – $165.00 USD |
Deadline to Submit: June 27, 2025, at midnight PST
