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Key Dates

D’Light Lighting Design Award 2026

Call for Entries Opens

May 15, 2026

Early
Bird
Deadline

June 15, 2026

Standard
.
Deadline

July 15, 2026

Late Deadline / Final Call

August 15, 2026

Jury
.
Voting

September - October 2026

Winners
Announce
ment

November 2026
✦ Process

Entry Fees

D’Light Lighting Design Award 2026

Early Bird

Professionals: AED 360 (≈ USD 98)

Students: AED 140 (≈ USD 38)
Add-Ons (Optional – Paid)

Standard

Professionals: AED 480 (≈ USD 131)

Students: AED 180 (≈ USD 49)
Add-Ons (Optional – Paid)

Late

Professionals: AED 600 (≈ USD 163)

Students: AED 240 (≈ USD 65)
Add-Ons (Optional – Paid)

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Add-Ons (Optional – Paid)

During Nomination Pack Purchase:

Participants may order the following two add-on items at the time of purchasing nomination packs:

• Early Results Access - AED 150 (≈USD 41)

Recipients receive their award results before the official announcement date, allowing them a head start on press and promotional activities if they win.

• Jury Feedback Report (PDF) - AED 150 (≈USD 41)

Participants obtain a detailed, constructive feedback report from the judging panel, helping them refine their project or future submissions.

After Winners' Announcement:

Following the winners' announcement, recipients may order the following add-on items:

• Online Audio Podcast Interview

Winners share their design story through an audio interview, heard by over 42,000 targeted listeners, including designers and potential clients.

• Studio-Based Video Podcast Interview

A professional video podcast interview filmed in-studio, reaching the same engaged audience of 42,000+ for enhanced visibility.

• Trophy

Winners secure a physical trophy in advance, ready to be engraved and shipped shortly after the winners are officially announced.

• Double-Page Digital Yearbook Publication

Winners receive a free single page in the digital yearbook. Upgrading to a double page allows them to also promote their professional background, individual biography, or company introduction alongside their project.

Free Entry

Design schools may join our Campus Ambassador Program for free entry codes. Contact: info@dlightaward.com

Payment Methods

Payment methods: Ziina or Invoice.

Non-refundable

All fees are non-refundable regardless of outcome.

Bulk Discounts

Submit 3 entries, get 1 free. Contact: info@dlightaward.com

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