The National Post Design Exchange Awards competition is Canada's only awards program to judge design by balancing function, aesthetics and economic success. These awards are designed to: expand national understanding of design as an essential resource, demonstrate that investment in design impacts overall business success, celebrate effectiveness in all design disciplines, highlight the critical role of design in enhancing quality of life, reinforce the value of strong client/designer partnerships and promote the critical role of design in sustainability. A jury of leading business executives, designers and community leaders will select up to three winners in each of seven categories. This year's National Post Design Exchange Awards program is sponsored by Apple Canada,Volvo, JBM Resources Network, Karo International Group Inc. and the Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre. For more information visit www.dx.org/whats_on/national.html.