Design Awards
Design Awards
Celebrating architecture and design by recognizing outstanding projects that push the limits of modern living.
2025: Elks Club Design Challenge
The Elks Club in Boulder, a historic mid-century community hub, is being reimagined through the 2025 Design Challenge. Designers and students submitted ideas blending historic charm with modern spaces, outdoor upgrades, and thoughtful furnishings. Winning concepts will receive Todd Reed awards and shape the lodge for generations to come.
2023: Landmark of the Future
Historic preservation is all about honoring the past, living in the present, and shaping the future. “Landmarks of the Future” tours highlight how every era has buildings that capture its vibe, some of which might become future landmarks.
We teamed up with Historic Boulder and Todd Reed to award a standout home from the amazing ‘Hoby Wagener’ tour that truly exemplifies what it takes to be a future landmark.🏠✨
2022: Landmark of the Future
Historic preservation is all about honoring the past, living in the present, and shaping the future. “Landmarks of the Future” tours highlight how every era has buildings that capture its vibe, some of which might become future landmarks.
We teamed up with Historic Boulder and Todd Reed to award a standout home from the amazing ‘Homes by Architects’ tour that truly exemplifies what it takes to be a future landmark.
2021: Student Design Award
The CU Student Design Award celebrated top students who rocked cutting-edge tech, with one designer snagging a special prize crafted by Todd Reed to supercharge their career. 🌟 Designers were challenged to dream up a cool bike shelter concept for 1720 15th Street in Boulder. The goal? To show that bike shelters can be stunning, smart, budget-friendly, and a key part of the community. 🚴♂️✨
2019: Student Design Award
Design connects us to the past and shapes our future. While we admire historic landmarks, we also envision tomorrow’s landscape. That’s why Month of Modern is all about spotlighting fresh talent ready to innovate and build on the legacy of the greats.
The CU Student Design Award celebrated students in architecture, interior, landscape, and urban design who pushed boundaries with cutting-edge technologies and materials. Plus, two standout designers received a special award crafted by Todd Reed to boost their career. 🌟
2018: Emerging Designer
We teamed up with Todd Reed Jewelry for the MoM Emerging Designer Showcase. Attendees explored the latest in modern design and snagged unique pieces directly from the designers. It was a golden opportunity for emerging talent to gain industry insights, and a standout designer received an exclusive prize crafted by Todd Reed to elevate their career and craft! 🌟
Upcoming Events
Everyone is welcome to join the Month of Modern events—come explore, celebrate, and be inspired by the best in modern design!



