The award is for women architects / interior designers who have integrated lighting into a completed design project in an innovative and effective way.

The lighting solution can be applied to sector (hospitality, residential, commercial.) But must demonstrably improve the environment.

• The judges will evaluate the aesthetics, functionality, flexibility, lighting controls, and energy efficiency of the lighting solution.
• Applicants must submit one completed project. Project that you submit for the competition can be max 6 years old (2020 onward).
• Use only a single file of A2 size in Vertical Layout (16.5 width x 23.4 height in Inches), 300 DPI resolution, PDF format, clear at 100% viewing. Entry file size can be maximum 6 MB.
• A brief information with a suitable project title, date of project completion and project category properly mentioned on top must be included in the Entry file. Use original photos and not 3D images. Refer to the sample project provided at the end of the page for clear understanding.
• Applicants must mention why they think their project deserves the “Best Use of Light” award with a proper explanation of which source of light has been used, how it has been used, the idea behind using it, how the client has benefited, etc. Keep it brief and precise. Supporting images should be placed on the same A2 file with Image captions and drawings.
• Do Not mention your name, firm name, logo, or any details in the Entry File which hints about you. Such entries will be disqualified on the spot. After you have successfully submitted your Entry, you will receive a USER ID in your email. Kindly save the USER ID for future correspondence.
• By submitting the project for the competition, you declare that this is your original work or you have made the maximum contribution to accomplish the project.
• Do Not mention your name, firm name, logo, or any details in the Entry File which hints about you. Such entries will be disqualified on the spot. After you have successfully submitted your Entry, you will receive a USER ID in your email. Kindly save the USER ID for future correspondence.
• Project that has already won a WADE award should not be submitted again for the competition.
• There is no age limit.
• Attach Declaration – If you are an employee and have completed the project for the firm/ company you are working for, a Declaration letter must be attached sharing their acceptance of your entry as well as their confirmation of your Specific contribution to the project. The file size of Declaration letter can be maximum 2 MB and in PDF format only. Declaration Letter Format given below.

“No objection letter”

“I/we, Principal/ owner of the firm ______________have no objection regarding the submission of ___________________ project by Ms. _________________   where she has played the role of ________________ and has immensely contributed in _________________________________.”

Note: The Survey Form is mandatory and needs to be filled only Once. When applying for multiple categories, you may select the check box that you have already done the Survey.

We suggest you to prepare your Entry file, Declaration letter (if needed) and your Photograph abiding by the criteria and max file size limit as mentioned above and then start filling up the form. This would ease the whole process and make it more streamlined.

For Queries, connect to Ms. Deepshikha Ghosh at 9999612977 or drop your query at award@wadeasia.com

Note: The Shortlisted ones will have to come to New Delhi for the final LIVE JURY PRESENTATION round.

Last date of Submission 5th May, 2025