Boutique Design magazine is now accepting entries for the 46th annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design.
Recognized as one of the hospitality design industry’s most prestigious honors, the Gold Key Awards celebrate the projects, spaces, and teams shaping the future of hospitality around the world. The competition honors excellence across 24 categories, spanning standout hotel designs, restaurants, wellness destinations, and other hospitality environments.
The entry deadline is July 31, 2026, with a submission fee of $250 per entry. Explore the categories and submit your projects today!
Winners will be announced at the Gold Key Awards gala on Monday, November 9 at New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street, held in conjunction with BDNY. Purchase tickets to the event now.
Winners and finalists will be selected by a soon-to-be-announced panel of industry leaders. In addition to each category winner, the ceremony will honor recipients of Mic Drop Moment (formerly Judges’ So Cool) and Designer of the Year. The evening will also celebrate the 2026 Ones to Watch (formerly Boutique 18) and BD’s Up-and-Coming Hotelier of the Year.
View the 2025 finalists and winners.
Questions? Contact Sammie Nipper at [email protected].