Today is the big day, the launch of AN‘s second annual Best of Products Awards! There is an outstanding jury comprised of two renowned architects, respected lighting and furniture designers, and the Editor-in-Chief and Product Editor of The Architect’s Newspaper, who will evaluate the entries.

Designers and manufacturers are invited to submit new products for review beginning today. Entries will be evaluated for innovation, aesthetics, performance, and value. Products must have been introduced to the market no earlier than January 2015 and must be available through December 2016.

Last year’s reception to the awards was overwhelming—and we’re excited to do it again! We featured eight categories that ran the gamut of everything our readers are interested in— from interior furnishings to facades and structural. You can view the 2015 winners here. Also, be sure to follow the A|N Instagram in the coming weeks to discover how these innovative products are being applied in different projects around the world.

For the 2016 Best of Product Awards, designers and manufacturers are invited to submit their new products for the following categories:

Facades+ Structural

Openings

Lighting + Electrical

HVAC + Smart Building Systems

Outdoor

Finishes + Surfaces

Interiors + Furnishings

Kitchens + Baths

To learn more about the jury members and product categories, visit the A|N Awards homepage. The deadline for entry is Monday, June 27, 2016.