Ever wonder what separates an award-winning design from the rest? Three judges from the 2024 Station Design Awards will offer a behind-the-scenes look into the judging process and share insights on what sets top-tier designs apart, how innovative concepts become industry standards, and the key elements of designs that elevate public safety facilities. This session is for designers, project managers, facilities personnel and architects who want to understand the evolving trends and criteria that award juries use to evaluate public safety facilities. Gain insights into the trends, standards, and innovative ideas that elevate a project in award competitions and understand why some great designs slip down the rankings and how to avoid these common pitfalls in your work.