Glitz Magazine · Awards Programme
GLITZ Design Honour for Creative Excellence
Architecture · Interiors · Landscape · 2025
"The award focuses on designs being original, innovative, contextual and sustainable. A distinguished panel of eminent architects and designers will evaluate the entries."
About the award
Instituted by Glitz Architecture & Interiors Magazine to recognise outstanding talent in the built environment.
Now in its tenth edition, the Design Honour is one of India's longest-running peer-reviewed architecture and interiors awards. The award celebrates designs that are original, innovative, contextual, and sustainable — evaluated by a distinguished panel of eminent architects and designers. All entries are coded for anonymity before reaching the jury.
Key details
Award Categories
Commercial is an umbrella term that includes all non-residential design categories such as office, retail, hospitality, institutional, and allied typologies.
Architecture
Architecture — Hospitality
Architecture — Institutional
Architecture — Office & Retail
Architecture — Residential
Multi Dwelling
Architecture — Residential
Single Dwelling
Interiors
Interiors — Hospitality
Interiors — Institutional
Interiors — Office
Interiors — Residential
Interiors — Retail
Landscape
Landscape — Small Spaces
Landscape — Large Spaces
How it works
Submit online
Upload to glitzmagazines.in or email. Max 6 A3 sheets in landscape PDF. 50MB limit.
Coding for anonymity
All entries are coded. No names on sheets. Jury evaluates work, not reputation.
First jury review
First jury evaluates all entries and nominates 5 finalists per category.
Final jury
Finalists presented to the Final Jury for ultimate selection of winners.
Winners announced
At the gala award ceremony. Ranchi, October 11, 2025.
Published in Glitz
All winners featured editorially in Glitz Magazine and glitzmagazines.in.
Eligibility
Who can enter the Design Honour.
Submission content
What to include in your entry.
GLITZ
Women in Design Award 2026
Third Edition · Call for Entries Open
"Celebrating the remarkable achievements of women architects, interior designers, product designers, and design journalists who are shaping India's built environment."
About the award
Recognising women who have made substantial contributions to the design profession in India.
The Tejomaya Award places special emphasis on originality, innovation, contextual sensitivity, and sustainability. It seeks individuals who not only demonstrate strong creative vision but also inspire and cultivate responsible, meaningful, and forward-thinking design practices. The award celebrates women who elevate the overall quality of the design landscape in India. All submissions are presented anonymously to the jury.
Key details
Award Categories
Architecture & Interiors
Architecture — Residential
Bungalows, Villas, Farmhouses
Architecture — Residential
Apartments, Condominiums
Architecture — Commercial
Office, Retail, Hospitality, Institutional
Interior Design — Residential
Bungalows, Villas, Farmhouses
Interior Design — Residential
Apartments, Condominiums
Interior Design — Commercial
Office, Retail, Hospitality, Institutional
Recognition & Specialisation
Young Achiever
Maximum age 30 years as of March 2026
Design Journalism
Published architectural / interior design writing
Product Design
Viewed through an architectural or interior design lens
Lifetime Achievement Honour
Sustained contribution to the design profession
How it works
Subscribe & register
Visit glitzmagazines.in, subscribe to the Tejomaya Award 2026 and complete the online form.
Prepare portfolio
Maximum 6 A3 sheets, landscape PDF. Participant name must NOT appear on any sheet.
Upload to dashboard
Log in to your personal dashboard and upload portfolio, documents and photographs. 50MB limit.
Anonymised for jury
All valid submissions presented anonymously to the distinguished jury panel for evaluation.
Winners selected
Winners across all categories selected by the jury. Announced at the grand award ceremony.
Honoured at ceremony
All winners celebrated at the Tejomaya grand award ceremony. Venue to be announced.
Eligibility
Who can enter the Tejomaya Award.
Submission guidelines
What your entry must include.