Workspace Design Show (25 – 26 February 2026, Business Design Centre, London) announces the launch of the Workspace Design Awards, a brand-new awards programme dedicated exclusively to celebrating outstanding workplace design and its impact on business. The 2026 London edition of the Workspace Design Show will see the first awards take place on 25 February 2026, giving recognition to architectural innovation, user experience and creativity that is redefining how, where, and why we work.
Workspace Design Show is a must-attend event for the commercial interiors community and this new awards programme expands the Workspace Design Show offering, creating a new platform to honour both completed workplace projects and visionary designs.
What sets the Workspace Design Awards apart is its commitment to real end user impact and evaluation, as such the judging panel will be exclusively composed of corporate occupiers, developers, and project management firms, bringing a rounded assessment of entries. Judges include, Steve Wright, Director of Workplace Design & Change Management, GSK, Helena Hughes, Director, Global Occupier Services, Savills, James Stratford, Head of Workplace, AXA XL, Sarah Audsley, Partner, Knight Frank and others.
The awards ceremony will be hosted by Alys Bryan, Editor, Design Insider and Anna King, CEO and Founder, Informare and will be held in a beautifully designed feature space within the show, brought to life by leading architects and designers. Guests can expect an evening of celebration, complete with drinks, canapés, and a lively atmosphere, coupled with the opportunity to connect with the industry.
“The awards are an incredibly exciting opportunity for the whole industry to celebrate and recognise the people shaping and developing the future of our workplace environments. We wanted to create a platform that champions not just creative vision, but also practical impact where innovation truly meets the needs of today’s workforce,” said Co-founder, Workspace Design Show, Esha Bark-Jones .
Entrants will have the opportunity to showcase their projects to a panel of influential judges, with winners gaining recognition from leading workplace clients and earning a category win that celebrates their creative and professional impact.
Submissions for the Workspace Design Awards will open soon 1 September 2025 for more information, visit https://workspaceshow.co.uk/awards
Workspace Design Show, 25 – 26 February 2026, Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, London N1 0QH