At the heart of every successful project is a project manager who brings vision, organisation, and leadership to the table. These professionals are the anchors of the design and build process, balancing creativity with practicality while ensuring every detail aligns with the ultimate goal. In Saudi Arabia’s dynamic and fast-evolving design landscape, project managers play a pivotal role in shaping spaces that meet the highest standards of excellence.
The “Project Manager of the Year” category at the CID Awards 2025: Saudi celebrates individuals who excel in this vital role. From navigating complex timelines to uniting diverse teams and overcoming unforeseen challenges, these leaders set the benchmark for exceptional project delivery. Whether managing intricate residential builds or ambitious commercial developments, they turn visionary ideas into reality with unmatched expertise.
Nominations are now open for the CID Awards 2025: Saudi, which will once again take place in Riyadh in the first quarter of the year, with the exact date and location to be revealed soon. The number of categories has grown for the second edition and will now run to 26 awards, covering everything from concepts to finished projects and recognising talent at all stages of the process. The deadline to enter the awards is Thursday, December 26, meaning you have just few days to submit your nominations. All nominated entries must be related to projects in Saudi Arabia, and the ceremony is free to enter.
Below you can find the full list of categories for 2025.
Every category for the CID Awards 2025: Saudi
- Best Interior Design Concept of the Year: F&B
- Best Interior Design Concept of the Year: Hotel
- Best Interior Design Concept of the Year: Residential
- Best Interior Design Concept of the Year: Office
- Best Interior Design Concept of the Year: Retail
- Best Interior Design Concept of the Year: Health, Wellness & Leisure
- Best Use of Art in Interior Design
- Best Use of Lighting in Interior Design
- Interior Design of the Year: Residential
- Interior Design of the Year: Hotel
- Interior Design of the Year: Restaurant
- Interior Design of the Year: Café and coffee shop
- Interior Design of the Year: Retail
- Interior Design of the Year: Health, Wellness & Leisure
- Interior Design of the Year: Office
- Architectural Project of the Year
- Architectural Firm of the Year
- Fit-Out Firm of the Year
- Design and Build Firm of the Year
- Project Manager of the Year
- Inspirational Leaders
- Designing for Good
- Heritage Preservation
- Young Interior Designer of the Year
- Interior Designer of the Year
- Interior Design Firm of the Year
Nominate now and help us champion outstanding firms redefining design and construction in Saudi Arabia.