Categories

** It will be up to the entrant to decide in which category their entry will fall. If you have an entry that you deem to be ‘transitional' it will be up to you to decide which category to place it in.

1st & 2nd Place winners (except where noted) will be selected from the entries in each of the following categories:

A. Best New Designer (1 Award)

Eligible designers have been working in the industry for 36 months or less – start date after JANUARY 1, 2020. Note there are changes to the criteria for this category, please read carefully.

To be awarded to the most creative New NKBA Ottawa Chapter Member Designer. The new designer will submit at least two (2), preferably 3-4, projects showcasing their personal design work, solutions created, and challenges they had to overcome. Kitchen and bathroom projects only. Minimum of 2-4 photos for each project and professional photography is not required, however, all photos must be clear, high resolution, and display the project accurately. Drawings must accompany each project and adhere to NKBA graphics and presentation standards.

The ‘New Artist' will have been working in the Design Industry for 36 months or less – resumé with work experience to be submitted. There will be a 1st prize awarded. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for entry. Entry project MUST be done solely by the entrant – NO- co-submission.

Standard Kitchen and Bath Categories

There are two primary design style categories: Classic/Traditional and Contemporary/Modern. If the design is a Transitional style the entrant can determine which category is the most appropriate to enter the project. In Each ‘style' category there are 4 price points for kitchens and 3 price points for bathrooms based on MATERIAL COSTS ONLY. No labour costs need to be factored into the project total or category designation.

Materials definition: Materials to include in pricing to determine price category include but are not limited to: cabinets, cabinet hardware (knobs, pulls & and special hinging like flip-up hinges etc.), counter tops, wall covering (paint, wall paper or other wall finish), floor covering, all light fixtures, shower glass, fixed accessories (pull-outs, garbage pull-outs, hooks, towel bars etc.), sinks and faucets. Do not include items such as: windows, doors, appliances, drywall, trim, heated floors, etc.

KITCHEN - Classic/Traditional

B. Kitchen – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 1 (2 Awards)($20,000-$39,999)

C. Kitchen – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 2 (2 Awards)($40,000-$59,999)

D. Kitchen – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 3 (2 Awards)($60,000-$79,999)

E. Kitchen – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 4 (2 Awards)($80,000+)

KITCHEN - Contemporary/Modern

F. Kitchen – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 1 (2 Awards)($20,000-$39,999)

G. Kitchen – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 2 (2 Awards)($40,000-$59,999)

H. Kitchen – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 3 (2 Awards)($60,000-$79,999)

I. Kitchen – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 4 (2 Awards)($80,000+)

BATHROOM - Classic/Traditional

J. Bathroom – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 1 (2 Awards) ($10,000-$24,999)

K. Bathroom – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 2 (2 Awards) ($25,000-$39,999)

L. Bathroom – Classic/Traditional – Price Group 3 (2 Awards) ($40,000+)

BATHROOM - Contemporary/Modern

M. Bathroom – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 1 (2 Awards) ($10,000-$24,999)

N. Bathroom – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 2 (2 Awards) ($25,000-$39,999)

O. Bathroom – Contemporary/Modern – Price Group 3 (2 Awards) ($40,000+)

P. Best Powder Room – Any Style (2 Awards) To be awarded to the Best Powder Room of any style (Contemporary/Modern/Classic/Traditional). A Powder Room is considered to have only 2 fixtures. There are no price limits in this category. There will be 1st and 2nd place prizes awarded.

Q. "The LOOK for LESS” – Kitchen (2 Awards)Kitchen - $19,999.99 or less without labour.  

R. “The LOOK for LESS” - Bathroom (2 Awards)Bathroom - $9,999.99 or less without labour

S. Best Transformation (Before & After) – Kitchen (2 Awards) To be awarded to the most dramatic ‘Before & After' Design. ‘Before' AND ‘After' Floorplans, Elevations and Renderings must be submitted, as well as a Design Statement. There are no price limits in this category. The entrant MUST include at least one “Before” photo, up to a maximum of 5 “Before” photos and a maximum of 10 project photos in total (before and after photos combined) There will be 1st and 2nd place prizes awarded for Best Transformation Kitchen.

T. Best Transformation (Before & After) Bathroom (2 Awards) To be awarded to the most dramatic ‘Before & After' Design. ‘Before' AND ‘After' Floorplans, Elevations and Renderings must be submitted, as well as a Design Statement. There are no price limits in this category. The entrant MUST include at least one “Before” photo, up to a maximum of 5 “Before” photos and a maximum of 10 projects photos in total (before and after photos combined) There will be 1st and 2nd place prizes awarded for Best Transformation Bathrooms

U. Bonus Rooms (2 Awards) Entries in this category must contain cabinetry as a major component of a residential or commercial space. Single family, tract, garden, town homes, high rise, prize homes and showrooms. This will be heavily judged on CREATIVITY. Indoor kitchens and bathrooms have designated categories (noted above) and are not permitted to be entered in this category. Possible rooms that may be entered in this category include, but are not limited to: Library, Bar, Laundry Room, Closet, Craft Room, Guest Room, Theatre, Garage, Exercise Room/Gym, Outdoor Kitchens etc. There are no price limits in this category. There will be 1st and 2nd place prizes awarded.