Award submissions are open for the 2026 Touchstone Awards. Presented by the Center for Health Design, the Awards recognize exemplary use of an Evidence-Based Design process in the built environment through projects and products which demonstrate exceptional achievements across the three touchstones of the EBD process: collaboration, evaluation and sharing. The deadline to submit is Aug. 15.
While originally conceived to recognize the use of the EBD process specifically in healthcare environments, projects (built or conceptual) or products of any type that employ an Evidence-Based Design process are eligible and encouraged to explore this recognition opportunity and apply.
Since 2009, over 3,000 individuals have obtained certification through the Evidence-Based Design Accreditation and Certification program. These individuals, together with colleagues, clients and project teams, have employed the Evidence-Based Design process in projects and products worldwide to enhance health, safety and wellness, increase value, improve outcomes and engage stakeholders. For more details, visit https://www.healthdesign.org/certification-outreach/awards-recognition/touchstone-awards.
