Student Design Award

2026 SEASON | NKBA Ontario

Description

Requirements

The winning designs will receive:
First Place……………. $1,000 Scholarship
Second Place………… $500 Scholarship
Third Place…..…………. $250 Scholarship
(6) Honourable Mentions… $50 Scholarship

Criteria
Criterion Weight
Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour 10.0%
Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis 10.0%
Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material 5.0%
Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space 5.0%
Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher 5.0%
Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area 5.0%
Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants 10.0%
Design Integration: Execution and use of space 10.0%
Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements 10.0%
Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor 15.0%
Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project 5.0%
Floor Plan (required): 5.0%
Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn 5.0%