NKBA Rocky Mountain
2026 Student Peak Awards Competition
FAQ
Awards Program Dates
My Awards Program Entries
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If I am a student working in a design firm, can I still enter the Peak Awards Student Competition?
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Yes. You can be a student working in the industry and still be eligible in the Peak Awards Student Competition.
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If I am a student working in the industry can I enter both the Student and Professional Peak Awards Competition?
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No. If you are still a student and working in the industry, you can enter either competition but not both.
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If I enter the Peak Awards Student Competition, can I use the same project for the NKBA National Competition?
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Yes! The Peak Awards Student competition is aligned with the NKBA National Competition for that exact reason. However, NKBA National Competition has a different deadline & does not allow students working in the industry to enter. Please check the national student competition website to ensure you meet their deadline & requirements.
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If I register an entry but do not complete it, do I still get a ticket to the Peak Awards Gala?
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No. You must have a completed student entry to receive a discount code for your free Gala Ticket.
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Do I need to wait until my project is complete to register for the competition?
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No. You can register at any time prior to the entry deadline on May 31st 2026.
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Do I have to enter both a Kitchen & Bath project?
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No. You can enter both or just one category.