- Individual/Companies must have demonstrated commitment, vision, calculated risk-taking, capacity for personal /Organizational growth and capacity to be an independent thinker in the face of uncertainty.
- Individual must have demonstrated entrepreneurial maturity by building strategic alliances and surrounding him/herself with talented people—individuals, teams, the Board, and a range of advisers/allies to ensure success for all.
- Individuals/Companies must have pioneered in taking new approach or technology and creating a culture of innovation
- The Individual must posses personal integrity/influence coupled with the ability to communicate ideas. He / she must have effective leadership and management skills and a potential to influence others.
- Individual/Companies must have made significant contributions as a pioneer in the respective field.
- Awards aim to honor Individuals/Organizations with supreme level of creativity, innovation, uniqueness and inspiring practices in the field of Indian architecture, interiors and design.
- Be recognized as a significant figure/organization in the sector in which nomination has been sent.
- Presented evidence of outstanding service and distinguished scholarly activities.
- Individual / company must have demonstrated obvious priority, aesthetics that promote and enhance collaborative work.
- Individual / Organization must have promoted professional attitude, forward-thinking and 'out of the box' ideas to deliver original, intelligent, creative and effective design solutions that strongly reflect the requirements of their clients and stakeholders