Best Event Design/Décor: Boutique Experience

2026 Canadian Event Awards | Canadian Special Events

Description

This category honours exceptional event design and décor created for events with a smaller footprint or a single primary environment. Entries demonstrate a cohesive theme, a thoughtfully curated colour palette, and strategically placed elements that elevate the ambiance and guest experience, often through one main space and/or one to two hero moments where detail, polish, and strong styling drive the impact.

Requirements

Judges will evaluate the entry based on planning and execution, problem-solving, design cohesion and visual appeal, originality and innovation, sustainability and accessibility (where applicable), and the overall quality of finish and guest experience.

  • Videos: Recommended but not required.
  • Budget: Not Required.
  • Images: Decor categories require a minimum of 20 images.
Criteria
Criterion Weight
Concept & Creativity 15.0%
Overall Aesthetic Impact 15.0%
Craftsmanship & Execution 15.0%
Guest Experience 15.0%
Detail & Innovation 15.0%
Other / Overall Score Based on Entry-Specific Factors 25.0%