Shanghai Design Awards - Quick Start
The SHANGHAI Design Awards 2025 are open!
Here's what you need to do to start your nomination...
Step 1. Choose your category
Choose from one of the 10 Major Categories below and then choose your sub-category.
Step 2. Start your draft nomination
All you need for now is a project title, you can come back to the nomination form later and finish it off.
Step 3. Pay for your nomination
Pay now to lock in the current nomination price before we reach the next deadline.
DONE! It’s that easy!
What next?
You've started and paid for your nomination, here's what to do next...
Finish your Nomination
So you have started and paid for your nomination, now you need to finish it! Head to our 'Tips for your nomination' section of the FAQ's for some pointers on how to make your nomination stand out.
All paid nominations include a single trophy at no additional cost.
All winning projects from the city awards programs will be elevated to their regional award program. All regional award winners will be elevated to the WORLD Design Awards. Learn more about nomination inclusions here.
If you have further questions about your nomination, head to the Awards FAQ or drop us a line at support@betterfutureawards.com - We are here to help!
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