National Design Awards
| National Design Awards | |
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| National Design Awards Logo | |
| Awarded for | Recognizing design in USA to educate and promote excellency, innovation, and lasting achievement. | 
| Country | United States | 
| Presented by | Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum | 
| First award | 2000 | 
| Website | National Design Awards | 
The American National Design Awards, founded in 2000, are various awards funded and bestowed by the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. There are seven official design categories, and three additional awards when applicable. Any supplemental awards deemed appropriate may be awarded at the discretion of the acting jury or institution.