Trimble to Headline Sponsor Dezeen Awards, Championing Design Excellence Globally

Three-year sponsorship agreement to support leading global awards program for architecture, interiors and design

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Dezeen and Trimble have announced a three-year sponsorship agreement for Dezeen Awards, the leading global awards program for architecture, interiors and design. Trimble will work alongside Dezeen to further its commitment to inspiring and supporting global design excellence through its pioneering technology solutions.

Why it matters

The Dezeen Awards celebrate the world's best architecture, interiors and design, and have become one of the most prestigious and widely-entered awards programs in the industry. Trimble's sponsorship aligns with its passion for design innovation and its mission to transform the way designers and architects shape spaces and buildings.

The details

Now in its ninth year, Dezeen Awards attracted over 4,300 entries from 89 countries in 2025, with participants able to enter 49 categories across architecture, interiors and design. Trimble provides 3D visualization and collaboration solutions, including SketchUp, to support design-led practice from concept to delivery. Through its sponsorship, Trimble will help showcase the ideas, processes, and people shaping the design industry.

  • Dezeen Awards 2026 launches on February 11, 2026 and closes for entries on June 3, 2026.
  • The Dezeen Awards Top 50 lists will be announced in early September 2026, followed by shortlists in late September, with the winners announced at a live event in London in mid-November 2026.

The players

Trimble

A global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done through precise positioning, modeling and data analytics.

Dezeen

The world's most popular and influential architecture and design media brand, with an audience of more than 10 million readers globally.

Heather Adkins

Chief Marketing Officer at Trimble.

Claire Barrett

Dezeen's Awards and Events Director.

MAD

A global architecture practice led by Ma Yansong, one of the Designers of the Year award winners in 2025.

Studio Toogood

A London-based design practice founded by British designer Faye Toogood, another Designers of the Year award winner in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“We are delighted to team up with Dezeen Awards, which celebrates the very best in global design. Creativity, originality and innovation are at the heart of what we do, and this collaboration allows us to support the designers and architects shaping the future of the industry. We look forward to seeing this year's edition continue to inspire and champion creative excellence worldwide.”

— Heather Adkins, Chief Marketing Officer at Trimble (Dezeen)

“We are thrilled to be working with Trimble. Both brands are firmly underpinned by a commitment to innovation. Dezeen Awards enables us to shine a spotlight on the design community and reward those that are leading the field and pushing for true breakthroughs. Trimble provides technological solutions that make doing so much easier for designers.”

— Claire Barrett, Dezeen's Awards and Events Director (Dezeen)

What’s next

A public vote will be introduced for the first time in 2026, in addition to the Regional Showcases that will celebrate the best projects across three global locations: Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas.

The takeaway

Trimble's sponsorship of the prestigious Dezeen Awards underscores the company's commitment to supporting design innovation and excellence globally. By providing cutting-edge technology solutions, Trimble empowers designers and architects to push the boundaries of what's possible, transforming the way they shape the built environment.