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.

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 January 15 2026.

✔ Deadline to submit February 15, 2026.

✔ Winners will be announced during The Design Boardroom Webinar on February 24, 2026.

Judging & Review
✔Entries are reviewed by a panel of industry experts using clear evaluation criteria.

Winners Announced
✔February 24, 2026 During the Design Boardroom

Contest Categories

✔See Entry Form Below

Winners will Receive:

✔Lifetime Bragging Rights

✔Featured on The DSA Website

✔Showcase in The-DSA Social Media

✔One-year FREE membership to The-DSA National Directory (Find New Clients)

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.

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