Best New Designer

2026 SEASON | NKBA Ontario

Description

Must be a professionally practicing Kitchen and Bath designer no earlier January 1, 2024, this includes outside of Canada. Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.

Designers eligible for the Best New Designer Award must submit their projects within the standard award categories and indicate their eligibility on the entry form. Entries that do not receive a category award may still be considered for Best New Designer. All submissions must meet the judging standards to qualify.

Requirements

ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface

Criteria
Criterion Weight
An overall winner will be chosen. 100.0%