2026

Walkers Design Awards

Celebrating outstanding creativity,
craftmanship and innovation.

You've measured twice, cut once, now it's time to show it off.

You’ve poured your skill, vision and sanity into a project that deserves more than just a polite nod. Enter your masterpiece in the inaugural Walkers Design Awards and claim your moment in the spotlight. Whether you’re an architect, interior designer or builder, glory (and a very stylish trophy) awaits.

We’re celebrating design excellence with awards like Architect of the Year, Designer of the Year, and the coveted People’s Choice.

Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony and featured in either GT Mag or Geelong + Surfcoast Living publications.

Go on, submit your project, and let the accolades roll in. You’ve earned it.

ENTRY IS FREE – ENTRIES CLOSE 21st AUGUST 2026

AWARD CATEGORIES

Our Award Categories for 2026 include:

COMMERCIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

RENOVATION OF THE YEAR

BATHROOM OF THE YEAR

HOME OF THE YEAR
UNDER $2 MILLION

HOME OF THE YEAR
OVER $2 MILLION

PEOPLES
CHOICE AWARD

Award winners will not only bask in the glory of winning you'll also receive some additional marketing exposure which includes:

Publication Exposure

You'll feature in either GT Mag or Geelong Surfcoast Living publications.

You Tube Video

Walkers will interview about your project, create a professional video and upload to their You Tube Channel.

Social Media

You'll receive social media coverage on Walkers Instagram and Facebook channels.

Digital marketing

Your project will be featured on a Walkers Email Direct Marketing Campaign.

Feature on Website

Your project will be added to the Walkers Featured Projects section on their website.

ENTRIES CLOSE 21st AUGUST 2026

Walkers Design Awards Night 2025

You can view photos from the 2025 Design Awards Gala below, it was a wonderful turn-out with over 120 guests enjoying a celbration of design in our industry.