Building a More Sustainable Future
Global Climate Design Awards
At GCDA, we are dedicated to building a more environmentally sustainable future through championing innovative, scalable, and regenerative design. Our commitment to excellence ensures that every nominee we recognize meets our criteria of best in class.
Global Climate Designers is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of Global Climate Designers must be made payable to “Fractured Atlas” only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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GCDA Fashion Design Winner
About Us
We champion innovation for a more sustainable and resilient world.It’s time to rethink everything! We’re looking for top talent and innovation in all aspects of the design world, those who are bringing solutions to climate change.
OUR TEN AWARD CATEGORIES
Digital Design, Package Design, Product Design (Industrial), Product Design (Consumer), Architecture (Residential), Architecture (Commercial), Landscape Architecture, Fashion Design, Interior Design, NEW in 2025 - NextGen Climate Creatives (Art & Design)
Art & Design
Introducing the NextGen Climate Creatives Award
This youth-focused initiative recognizes bold, experimental ideas in art, architecture, and design that address the climate crisis and envision a sustainable, equitable future. It celebrates both finished projects and early-stage concepts — sketches, prototypes, installations, or digital renderings — that embody creative courage and environmental imagination.
Experience
A Passion for Future-Positive Design
The Global Climate Design Awards are led by founder Judy Holm, whose multidisciplinary career spans more than twenty-five years across business, climate science, art, and design. Judy brings a distinctive blend of creative vision and strategic expertise to the climate space, advancing bold, regenerative solutions that protect our planet and inspire global action. Her mission: to elevate the designers, innovators, and creators who are shaping a healthier, more sustainable future for us all.
Testimonials
“Like you, we believe in the power of design to improve our lives and to improve the lives of future generations.”
“Thank you for this prestigious award. As a young start-up, we are honored to be recognized by this global initiative. “
“I am pleased to be able to support the Global Climate Design Awards. Wishing you a great success.”
Our Partners and Sponsors
At GCDA, we are proud to collaborate with a diverse range of partners and sponsors. We value long-term partnerships built on trust, creativity, and shared values.
