We are pleased to open our Call for Entries and invite North American and International submissions to the 2026 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, with finished photography available, by July 1, 2026.
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 featured in Wood Design & Building Magazine (digital)
- Receive and invitation to an exclusive Awards Reception, where winners are celebrated among industry leaders, offering valuable exposure, networking opportunities, and a memorable evening in recognition of your success.
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) Real Cedar Wood Preservation Canada (WPC) |
Ontario region Note: The WoodWorks Awards (ON, BC & Prairie) recognize institutional, commercial and industrial projects, including tall, multi-unit residential, mixed use and mid-rise buildings. |
Entry Fees
| Early Bird Entry Fees (applicable until May 31, 2026) |
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 26, 2026, at midnight PST
