[Final Chance] Application Deadline + 5 Frequently Asked Questions

[FAST COMPANY]() [Innovation By Design | Call For Entries]() FINAL DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 23 [APPLY NOW]() Final Deadline Quickly Approaching Are you ready to showcase your groundbreaking concepts and designs to the world? Fast Company wants to honor your impressive work, but you must apply to be considered. With the final application deadline rapidly approaching, this Friday, February 23, there is no better time than now to submit your application! Here are the answers to the 5 most frequently asked questions we've received about this year's Innovation by Design Awards: - What are my chances of winning? Last year, more than 500 designs were awarded. If you have a design that makes an impact through innovation, your odds are pretty good! Every entry will be seen by Fast Company editors. - If I win, will I be in Fast Company magazine? Yes! Winners will appear in the Summer issue of Fast Company magazine, and all honorees will be featured on fastcompany.com. Winners will also be celebrated at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival this fall. - May I enter more than one category? Yes, you may submit an entry to as many of the 50 categories as you would like! Each category is evaluated individually, increasing your odds of winning. - What are you judging applications on? Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. - I still have questions. Who can I ask? Just reply directly to this email and we’ll get right back to you. [APPLY NOW]() Final Deadline: February 23 ($395) [WHY APPLY](#) Brand Exposure Be seen and evaluated by Fast Company editors and reporters Opportunities Winners will be celebrated at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival this fall, and receive a complimentary pass Credibility Gain the Fast Company stamp of approval for creating a truly breakthrough technology Visibility Appear in the Summer 2024 issue of Fast Company and on [fastcompany.com]() Break News Tell your organization’s story to the world for the first time; highlight the success of teams within your organization—or partners who’ve helped with your success [CATEGORIES](#) There are 50 categories. Entries are judged on the key ingredients of innovation: functionality, originality, beauty, sustainability, user insight, cultural impact, and business impact. [ ] Advertising NEW Apps and Games Artificial Intelligence Automotive Bio Design NEW Branding Circular Design Data Design Enterprise Experience Design Experimental Education Fashion and Beauty Finance Graphic Design Health Home Hospitality Impact Interior Design NEW Learning Marketing Materials Packaging Products Retail Security Social Justice Spaces and Places Sports and Recreation Students Sustainability Transportation Type Design NEW Urban Design User Experience Wellness Workplace [ ] Best Design Asia-Pacific Best Design Europe, Middle East, and Africa Best Design Latin America Best Design North America [ ] Size of Business These three categories recognize innovative design by companies of similar sizes: Small Business (Fewer Than 100 Employees), Midsized Business (100-999 Employees), Large Business (1,000+ Employees) Years in Business These three categories recognize projects by companies of similar ages: On The Rise (0-4 Years), Established Excellence (5-19 Years), Enduring Impact (20+ Years) General Excellence The most innovative contemporary designs with no category restrictions Design Company of the Year The most innovative design company of the year. Companies will be judged on the quality, breadth, and ambition of their submitted work Design of the Year NEW Our first-ever top 10 list celebrating the highest achievement in aesthetics, function, impact, and relevance for the year, compiled by Fast Company editors Being given an Innovation by Design award from Fast Company was a distinct honor. As a nonprofit, our work for the most vulnerable populations is often looked over. Having it recognized among some of the greatest companies & projects in the world was incredible validation for our team & supporters who believe so deeply in our work!” SARAH LEE COO, New Story Apply today to the world's most prestigious design competition! Questions? We’re here to help. Email us at [ibdawards@fastcompany.com]() [APPLY NOW]() Final Deadline: February 23 ($395) [fb0623.png]() [insta0623.png]() [tw icon0623.png]() [linkedin icon0623.png]() This email was sent to {EMAIL}. If you no longer wish to receive Innovation by Design Awards Recognition emails, [unsubscribe here](). Visit our [Preference Center]() to manage your email preferences or to opt out of all Fast Company emails. [Fast Company]() © 2024 Mansueto Ventures 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195 [Privacy Policy]()