Judging criteria and prizes
Individual projects can be submitted into multiple categories where applicable. Learn more about our categories and what criteria is used to judge all entrants. Featured: Eden View designed by New Zealand Grand Prix winner Pac Studio.
Judging Criteria and Process
Entries are now open
Entries will be judged by an external panel of design professionals. They’ll determine how colour has been used to enhance and transform the project through two elements:
Creativity
Innovation
All colours and shades will be considered from the Dulux range, including black and white. The rationale behind the choice and use of colour are also key determining factors in the judging process.
The finalists will be revealed on March 15, 2023 and the winners announced on May 11, 2023
Categories and prizes
Residential Interior
The interior paint finishes of any building used as a private residence, including single and multi-residential projects.
Commercial Interior – Workplace and Retail
The interior paint finishes of any commercial or industrial building such as offices, studios, factories, retail outlets, pop-up retail and shopping centres.
Commercial Interior – Public and Hospitality
The interior paint finishes of commercial or industrial buildings such as education or healthcare facilities, community or fitness centres, museums, theatres, places of worship, cafes, restaurants, one-off installations, events, hotels and accommodation.
Commercial and Multi-Residential Exterior
The exterior paint finishes of any commercial, industrial, education facility or multi-residential apartment building.
Single Residential Exterior
The exterior paint finishes of any building used as a single private residence.
Student
Paint specification by architecture or interior design students who are currently attending or have just completed, within the past 12 months, a course with a minimum of a diploma qualification at a recognised university or college. Prize: AU$500 and the option to participate in the Dulux-affiliated global design competition, AYDA (previously known as the Asia Young Designer Awards) with flights and accommodation paid up to $3,000 to attend the gala event.
Grand Prix
Australian category winners are eligible for the Australian Grand Prix. The Australian Grand Prix Winner will receive premier social positioning and post timing, additional social posts including TikTok, a dedicated interview on a podcast channel to be determined by Dulux and the chance to participate in the global Creative Colour Awards – a Dulux affiliated global design competition that celebrates colours in design on an international scale - with flights and accommodation paid up to $5,000 to attend the gala event.
Details for the New Zealand Grand Prix prize are available here.
Entries for the 37th Dulux Colour Awards are now open. Last day for submissions is March 1, 2023.
