The World Illustration Awards 2025 celebrate the diverse and impactful work of illustrators, showcasing projects that range from engaging packaging to thought-provoking books. Rachel Hill emphasizes the importance of illustration in shaping perceptions and understanding in various mediums. The winning works are featured in an online showcase, including artist interviews and insights into their creative processes.

The Design System Awards 2025 is an opportunity for individuals and teams to recognize and vote for outstanding design systems that have made significant impacts in the industry. The event encourages community engagement and showcases innovation in design practices. Participants can get involved and share their insights on design systems.

The Association of Illustrators has revealed the shortlist for the World Illustration Awards 2025, showcasing 200 exceptional projects selected from over 4,700 entries worldwide. This year's entries highlight diverse categories, including Editorial, Children's Books, and Science & Technology, with a focus on innovation and technical excellence in illustration.

The Webflow Awards 2025 celebrates outstanding individuals and organizations within the Webflow community for their innovative and impactful contributions to web design and development. Notable winners include Timothy Ricks for Community Educator, Ilja van Eck for Community Creator, and monday.com for AI Achievement of the Year, highlighting the diverse talents and achievements that continue to shape the future of the web.

Stocks Taylor Benson, led by Glenn Taylor, shifted focus from entering design awards to investing in meaningful community projects through their initiative, Good Deeds. By redirecting resources into pro bono work, they found greater business benefits and community connections than awards could provide.

Andrew Barnard critiques the design industry's obsession with awards, arguing that self-congratulation distracts from pressing issues like AI and climate change. He contends that instead of innovating and addressing these challenges, the industry is fixated on outdated recognition systems that fail to reflect true creativity and relevance.