The Jury Room: What Makes a Winning Submission pulls back the curtain on the Design Awards jury process and gives you a rare, insider perspective on how submissions are evaluated. Featuring past AIA New Orleans Design Awards jury chairs Edna Echandi-Guzman, AIA (Puerto Rico), Dominique Hawkins, FAIA, NCARB, LEED AP (Pennsylvania), and Todd Walker, FAIA (Tennessee), this virtual coaching webinar offers direct insight from the people who have sat on the other side of the table.
From clarity of narrative and graphic presentation to project context, innovation, and impact, our panelists will share what consistently rises to the top—and what can hold strong projects back. Attendees will gain practical guidance on framing their work, strengthening submissions, and aligning their storytelling with jury expectations. Whether you’re submitting for the first time or looking to elevate a returning entry, this session is designed to help you approach Design Awards with confidence, strategy, and intention.
Register at bit.ly/DA26JuryRoom to join in the webinar.