HOME OF THE YEAR
Mountain Living’s prestigious Home of the Year award is presented annually to a winning design team that exemplifies an exceptional approach to Western home design.
Stay tuned for 2026.
EDITORIAL CALL FOR ENTRIES
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2025 ISSUE
– Holiday Homes
– Home of the Year
DEADLINE: July 11, 2025 @ 5 PM MST
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE
– Winter Homes
– The ML List Top Mountain Architects
– Download Nomination Form
DEADLINE: October 3, 2025 @ 5 PM MST
- To be considered, designers must have a working website at the time we are fact-checking the list, and on the website they must list a business address, contact email and phone number. We want to make it easy for our readers to reach you.
- Firm must be based in the Mountain West. If your name is already on the list, there is no need to resubmit your qualifications.
- Once a firm is on the list, they will remain on the list, unless otherwise notified.
MARCH/APRIL 2026 ISSUE
– Kitchens
– The ML List Top Mountain Builders
– Download nomination form
DEADLINE: November 14, 2025 @ 5 PM MST
- To be considered, designers must have a working website at the time we are fact-checking the list, and on the website they must list a business address, contact email and phone number. We want to make it easy for our readers to reach you.
- Firm must be based in the Mountain West. If your name is already on the list, there is no need to resubmit your qualifications.
- Once a firm is on the list, they will remain on the list, unless otherwise notified.
MAY/JUNE 2026 ISSUE
– Patios
– The ML List Top Mountain Interior Designers
– Download nomination form
DEADLINE: February 6, 2026 @ 5 PM MST
- To be considered, designers must have a working website at the time we are fact-checking the list, and on the website they must list a business address, contact email and phone number. We want to make it easy for our readers to reach you.
- Firm must be based in the Mountain West. If your name is already on the list, there is no need to resubmit your qualifications.
- Once a firm is on the list, they will remain on the list, unless otherwise notified.
JULY/AUGUST 2026 ISSUE
– Outdoor Living
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 ISSUE
– Rustic Homes
– Best in Bath Design
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT
Mountain Living is always looking for stunning homes to feature, from luxurious high-country retreats to charming guest cabins in the Mountain West. (Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Lake Tahoe area, Oregon, Washington State, and British Columbia)
BEFORE SUBMITTING
Familiarize yourself with Mountain Living’s editorial content; how features are written and what departments are included. You will save yourself time by understanding the content before you send your pitch.
CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION
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- Complete the Editorial Submission Form
- Include a brief description of the home with size, location and any distinctive details, with architect and designer contact information.
- Homeowners must give their permission to publish their home in Mountain Living by signing the Homeowner’s Release Form.
- The home is not for sale or about to go on the market.
- The project has not been previously published in print or digital magazine sites. (Projects published on your website for marketing purposes are OK.)
- The project is located in the Rocky Mountain West.
- The home is a lived-in residence—no model or spec homes, please.
- Consideration can take up to two months and ML will respond to the submitter either way. Please feel free to follow up via email if you haven’t heard back from us.
- For both feature and department home stories, we require that homeowners participate in an interview. They can remain anonymous, however our readers enjoy hearing their stories of a home’s origins.
- In addition to home submissions, we are always on the lookout for unique boutiques, talented artists and craftspeople.
- Include high resolution images of the exterior, great room, kitchen, dining area, master bedroom and bath. Please send via a non-expiring Dropbox folder to editorial@chlml.com. We will not consider submissions in which we must download images to view them. If you send printed photos to our office, be certain to enclose a SASE if you’d like them returned.
- Send one project per email. If you wish to send multiple projects, send your best five separately.
THE PROCESS
Features and department stories are planned approximately 6-12 months in advance prior to the run date.
