Boutique Design magazine presents the 45th annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design.
One of the most prestigious accolades in the hospitality design field, this award recognizes outstanding design from across the globe in 24 categories—from standout hotel spaces spanning all sectors to restaurants, wellness-focused venues, and other hospitality settings. Additional categories include Design at Sea (cruise ships and yachts) and Next-Gen Housing (for senior living, multifamily, co-living, etc.)
The competition’s deadline is August 1, 2025. The cost for each entry is $235. Check out the award categories and enter today!
The Gold Key Awards gala will take place Monday, November 10 at New York’s Cipriani 42nd Street in conjunction with Boutique Design New York (BDNY). Tickets will be available for purchase this summer.
The winners and finalists in each category, in addition to Judges’ So Cool and the Designer of the Year, will be recognized at this special awards ceremony. The event will also celebrate the soon-to-be-revealed 2025 Boutique 18 class, along with Boutique Design’s Up-and-Coming Hotelier of the Year.
This year’s Gold Key Awards judges:
Vedi Aslanyan, vice president of design + technical services – Americas, Ennismore
Nadia Biski, senior vice president architecture and design, Equinox
Kristen Freeland Hines, director of design, interiors, IHG Hotels & Resorts
Michael Dallas Havener, senior vice present development, design + construction, Ryman Hospitality Properties
Sara Kim, partner + senior vice president, brand development, LDV Hospitality
Rob Blood, chairman + founder, Lark Hotels | principal, Elder & Ash
Amy Michaelson Kelly, principal, Hatteras Sky
Staci Patton, senior director of brand design, full service + lifestyle, Hilton
Sarah Walsh, director, global design, luxury, Marriott International
View the 2024 finalists and winners.
For questions, contact Keisha Byrd at [email protected].
