DIA Trade Partner Excellence Awards 2025: A Celebration of Vision, Collaboration, and Industry Leadership

In an industry driven by creativity, precision, and unwavering partnerships, the DIA Trade Partner Excellence Awards 2025 emerged as a landmark event, celebrating the spirit of collaboration and dedication that fuels the interior design and architecture ecosystem.

Organized by the Designers Interiors  Architects Welfare Association (DIA)—a distinguished organization in Kolkata with over 15 years of commitment to empowering the design fraternity—this was the first-ever event of its kind in the industry, setting a new benchmark for recognizing the silent yet powerful contributions of trade partners. DIA’s mission of empowering trade partners, nurturing excellence, and building a sustainable industry together found a perfect expression in the grandeur of the awards night.

The prestigious evening unfolded at the elegant The Rajkutir ,Kolkata, a setting befitting the occasion, where industry stalwarts, visionary designers, leading architects, and trade partners came together in a celebration of shared success. The atmosphere resonated with inspiration as distinguished guests, including Mr. Rajesh Mittal, MD of Greenply India Ltd, lent their esteemed presence, emphasizing the critical role of collaboration in driving industry progress.

The event was led by a dedicated leadership team of renowned Intetior Designers with Brijen Joshi as President, Khushboo Modi as Secretary, Deborup Das as Vice President, and Rakesh Agarwal as Treasurer and Abhishek Rungta as the event coordinator whose relentless efforts ensured the evening unfolded seamlessly, showcasing both sophistication and heartfelt appreciation.

What made the Awards uniquely special was the democratic and peer-driven approach to recognizing excellence. The winners were selected based on votes from designers within the fraternity, making it not just an award but a mark of professional respect. This recognition resonated deeply with trade partners, who expressed immense pride and gratitude. The ceremony became far more than an awards night—it was a powerful motivation for trade partners to continue raising the bar in service, quality, and innovation.

Beyond the glamour and applause, the DIA Trade Partner Excellence Awards reaffirmed a fundamental truth: that the future of interior design and architecture is built on mutual trust, shared vision, and continuous collaboration. As the evening concluded on a high note, it left the industry with a renewed sense of purpose—a commitment to excel together and shape a more sustainable, innovative, and design-forward future.