The Automotive Industry's Highest Honor
2026 EyesOn Design - Vision Honored
Lifetime Design Achievement Award
2026 Honoree
Gorden Wagener
Chief Design Officer, Mercedes-Benz Group AG
The 2026 EyesOn Design Lifetime Design Achievement Award honors Gorden Wagener for his transformative contributions to automotive design. Wagener has shaped the visual identity of one of the world's most prestigious automotive brands, fundamentally transforming the industry's creative vision.
An Evening of Design Excellence
Date & Time
Friday, June 19, 2026
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location
Grosse Pointe Yacht Club
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan
An extraordinary gala attended by automotive executives, designers, and civic leaders to celebrate an unbroken chain of design excellence.
Official Award Information