Enter Our 2027 Home of the Year Contest

Architects, interior designers, builders and homeowners: This is your chance to publish a home that will astound our readers with its artistry, unique attributes and beauty. The winner will be featured in the July/August 2027 issue of Colorado Homes & Lifestyles.

Take a look at our 2026 Home of the Year.

2027 DEADLINE: Thursday, March 4, 2027 @ 5 pm MST

CONTEST RULES:

• Homes entered in the contest must be completed, fully furnished and owner-occupied primary residences and/or second homes located in Colorado. To be selected for HOTY, entries must be available for publication in CH&L magazine and may not be published in any competitive publication without written consent from CH&L magazine until after October 26, 2027.
• All styles and sizes of homes are accepted.
• Homes entered in the HOTY contest cannot be for sale.
• Entries may be submitted by homeowners, architects, builders, interior designers, landscape architects and photographers.
• Entries must include a completed entry form.
• Entries must include a 500-word description.
• Entries must include a signed homeowner’s release authorizing the publication of the home.
• Websized digital photographs of the home’s exterior, living room, dining area, kitchen, primary bedroom and bathroom are required to be sent in a nonexpiring Dropbox link open sharing with our editorial staff. We will contact the winning design team for hi-res images after we’ve chosen the winner. Judges will give additional consideration to exceptional photography and styling.
• Please do not mark photographs with your company name–you may keep the photographers’ names on the images, but there should not be any information identifying your company on the photos.
• Limit of one home submitted per firm or homeowner.
• Award-winning homeowners, architects, builders and/or designers must be available to be interviewed by a CH&L magazine writer or editor. (Homeowners may remain anonymous in the story, however, they must agree to an interview.)
• Employees of WIESNERMEDIA and their families are not eligible to enter.
• If you would like your entry returned, please send it to us in reusable packaging along with a label for USPS or UPS.
• Please make sure you have included all the required documents in one email with subject line Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Home of the Year, send to awards@chlml.com.
• Incomplete entries will not be considered.

 

ENTRY CHECKLIST:

• • Fee: Complimentary for Colorado Homes & Lifestyles 2027 advertisers; $300 for non-advertising firms. Link for payment coming soon.
  • A completed HOTY Entry Form
  • Home Description: In 500 words, describe the home and homeowners; please include details about the architect, interior design, location and furnishings.
  • A signed Homeowner’s Release form
  • Color photographs in digital format sent via non-expiring Dropbox link open to our judges—exterior, kitchen, living area, dining area, primary bedroom and bathroom. Please also include photos of other areas of interest (media room, library/study, guest rooms, etc.). The quality of photographs can make a difference in the judges’ decision. Professional photographs must have photo credits. Please double check that your link works, doesn’t expire and is open to viewing by our judges. Submissions with a Dropbox link that doesn’t open will be disqualified.
  • Email to: awards@chlml.com with subject line Colorado Homes & Lifestyles Home of the Year.
  • DEADLINE: March 4, 2027; entries must be received by 5 PM MST. We will only accept digital entries, no print entries accepted. (Regrettably, we are unable to make exceptions or grant extensions).

 

DATES & INFO:

• Email: awards@chlml.com
• DEADLINE: Entries must be received via email no later than March 4, 2027, by 5 PM MST.
• April 30, 2027: Winners are notified.
• June 17, 2027: Subscribers receive copies. (*Can be subject to change)
• June 25, 2027: Newsstand copies. (*Can be subject to change)
• For further information, please email awards@chlml.com
• DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM
• DOWNLOAD HOMEOWNER’S RELEASE FORM