Service Design Award 2025
Submit Your Work
Share Your Best! The Service Design Award 2025 is your chance to showcase your innovative service design projects to a global audience. Whether you’re a professional or a student, this is your moment to gain international recognition and make an impact.
Submit by 31 July 2025 and let your work speak for itself!
About the SDN Award
Founded by the Service Design Network (SDN) in 2015, the Service Design Award is the leading international accolade celebrating excellence in service design. It honours outstanding projects that push boundaries, drive impact, and inspire innovation—whether in the commercial, public, non-profit, or academic space.
Every year, we celebrate the brilliance of our finalists and winners live on stage at the Service Design Global Conference (SDGC). This year, the spotlight will shine in Dallas, Texas, from 15–17 October 2025.Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate student, this is your moment to reflect, select your most successful project—and submit it.
Why submit? Key benefits
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Prestige: Gain international recognition from the global service design community
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Exposure: Free global media coverage and promotion through SDN’s channels
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Credibility: Stand out with award-winning validation of your work
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Networking: Present at SDGC25 and connect with 800+ leaders and practitioners
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Talent Attraction: Strengthen your brand and attract the best design talent
SDN Perks and Privileges for Winners
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On-stage recognition/celebration at the Service Design Global Conference (SDGC25) in Dallas, USA
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1 free in-person SDGC25 ticket per winner project
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Finalist exhibition and winner presentations at SDGC25
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International recognition, trophy and winner's badge
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The showcase of your project in the SDN case study library
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Discussion/interview on the Service Design Podcast regarding your project
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Feature articles in Touchpoint, the International Journal for Service Design
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One-year free membership for your team
Finalists receive a recognition certificate and will be featured in SDN’s Case Study Library. Winners will receive a trophy, exclusive stage time at SDGC25, and a full showcase of their project across SDN platforms.
Choose the category that best fits your project:
• Professional – Commercial Sector
• Professional – Non-profit / Public Sector
• Student​
