Recognizing Excellence in Decorating, Home Staging, Color, and Design
"Celebrating outstanding professionals who transform
spaces, inspire clients, and elevate our industry."
The The-DSA National Contest is your opportunity to showcase your talent, creativity, and design expertise on a national stage. Open to designers, decorators, stagers, and students, this annual contest celebrates standout work and recognizes excellence across the design community. Whether you’re building your portfolio, growing your confidence, or ready to gain national recognition, this is your moment to shine.
Why Enter the The-DSA National Contest?
✔ National Recognition – Be seen and celebrated by industry professionals
✔ Build Credibility – Strengthen your portfolio and professional standing
✔ Win Prizes & Honors – Awards, features, and exclusive opportunities
✔ Community Exposure – Share your work with the The-DSA audience
✔ Professional Growth – Push your creativity and elevate your skills
Who Can Enter? The contest is open to:
✔ Interior Decorators
✔ Home Stagers
✔ Design Professionals
✔ The-DSA Students & Alumni
✔ Emerging Talent looking to gain visibility All experience levels are welcome.
✔Your entry gives The-DSA permission for use in educational material and to be displayed on the website.
A Few Past Winning Entries
A Few Past Winners
Maureen Shaw Bravo
Stephanie Corlew
Rosanny Nunez
Maggie Shippy
Janet Baltzersen
Sarah Schumacher
Nikki Latanzi
Diana Werthmann
Debbie Mauro
Stacey Foster
Lauren Rich
Kim Morris
Ready to Enter?
"Winning the Distinguished Style Award helped showcase my
work nationally and increased my confidence as a professional designer."
How It Works
✔Submit Your Entries on the form below. Including 1-2 sets of Before & After photos of each space. Photograph spaces at the same angle.
✔ Contest Opens June 1 2026.
✔ Deadline to submit July 1, 2026.
✔ Winners will be announced during The Design Boardroom Webinar on July 28, 2026.
Judging & Review
✔Entries are reviewed by a panel of industry experts using clear evaluation criteria. Judges are:
-Sandra Racz
-JoAnne Lenart-Weary
-Guest industry leaders
-RESA leaders
-Design professionals
Winners Announced
✔July 28, 2026 During the Design Boardroom
Contest Categories
✔See Entry Form Below
Winners Benefits:
🏆 Distinguished Style Award Winner Badge
🏆 Digital Press Kit
🏆 Featured Interview
🏆 Winner Spotlight Article
🏆 Design Boardroom Guest Appearance
🏆 Social Media Graphics
🏆 Winner Certificate
🏆 Lifetime Bragging Rights
🏆 National Exposure Through:
The-DSA website
Design Boardroom
Social media channels
Industry newsletters
Press releases
🏆 One-year FREE membership to The-DSA National Directory
Ready to Enter? This is more than a contest—it’s a chance to elevate your work, gain confidence, and be part of a community that values creativity, professionalism, and growth.
Submit your entry and take your place among The-DSA’s standout designers.
👉 Have Questions? Contact Us 720-507-4841 or email us at [email protected]
MULTIPLE ENTRIES ARE ALLOWED
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