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ACT ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

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Stretching back to 1929, the ACT Architecture Awards serve to recognise best practice in the field and inspire others to continue striving to positively shape communities through architecture. The ACT Architecture Awards form part of the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Architecture Awards program which enables public and peer recognition of the innovative work of our members, and provides the Institute with a valuable mechanism to promote architects and architecture across Australia and internationally.

Each year, our ACT Awards run from November to Awards Night in June. You can find key dates, information about serving as a juror as well as state-specific prizes below.

2026 ACT Architecture Awards - People's Choice Award

Vote here for your favourite project from the ACT entered in the 2026 Chapter Architecture Awards

You can review the entries here
Don't forget to register for the 2026 ACT Architecture Awards on the 13th of June, where the winner of the People's Choice Prize, Awards, and the prestigious Canberra Medallion will be revealed!

2026 ACT ARCHITECTURE AWARDS - jury revealed

The ACT Awards Jury has been officially selected.

These awards serve to recognise the innovation and excellence of Australian design and a showcase of the architects making it all possible. Through a rigorous system of peer review, our jurors provide the expertise that makes these Australia’s most respected Architecture awards.

We are immensely grateful to the appointed jury members for their hard work and commitment to the profession.

Winners will be revealed on 13 June 2026 in Canberra.

Jury members:

Jury Chair, Alex Lawlor, Associate Principal & Studio Leader, Architectus

Edward Salib, Director, Studio.SC

Nathan Judd FRAIA, Director, JUDD.studio

Vyasa McPherson, Architect, Façade Designer, Eifer

Georgia Stynes, ABC

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2025 ACT ARCHITECTURE AWARDS: Expression of Interest for Award Jury

We are excited to announce that applications for Expressions of Interest to join the 2025 ACT Architecture Awards: Awards Jury are now open. You can find the application form below. We look forward to receiving your submissions! For any questions about the application process, please contact our, Events and Engagement Officer, alison.malmberg@architecture.com.au 

APPLICATIONS WILL CLOSE 28 NOVEMBER 2024

 

2025 ACT Architecture Awards Jury: Expressions of Interest

We are delighted to announce that the Expressions of Interest are now open to be part of the 2025 ACT Architecture Awards Jury.

A part of the National Awards Program, one of the major design awards programs in Australia, the ACT Architecture Awards provides a platform for public and peer recognition of the exceptional projects our members undertake. The upcoming 2025 program is another amazing opportunity to highlight the value of architects and architecture across the country. Being appointed as a juror offers you the chance to further your contribution to the architectural profession. It provides an opportunity to help recognise and award the design excellence of your peers and offers an unparalleled occasion for personal and professional development.

Those who would like to express interest in becoming a member of the jury for the 2025 ACT Architecture Awards are encouraged to complete the form below. Expressions of interest will close Thursday, 28 November 2024.

The ACT Architecture Awards jury consists of:
  • A Jury Chair, who is respected and awarded
  • A Senior Architect, who is respected and awarded
  • An Interstate Senior Architect, who is distinguished and awarded
  • An Emerging Architect (within 15 years graduation of a Master of Architecture, or within 10 years registration)
  • An Architectural Commentator, Academic, or Built Industry Expert (can be a non-architect and a non-member)

Please note that jurors must be available the following key dates:

  • Monday 3 March, 2025 – Jury Briefing
  • Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 March, 2025 – Presentations to Jury
  • Wednesday 2, Thursday 3 & Friday 4 April, 2025 – Jury Site Visits
  • Saturday 21 June, 2025 – ACT Architecture Awards Night

For further information, please refer to the Jury Handbook (note that this is soon to be amended to reflect the 2025 program).

If you have any questions, please contact the ACT Chapter by emailing act@architecture.com.au.

Personal Details

Name(Required)
In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation to our juries.
Please list your practice history from the last 5 years.

Jury Preference & Experience

Jury Preferences - Please select one or more categories(Required)
Would you like to nominate yourself as a Sustainability Expert?
Separate to the ACT Awards Jury, a Sustainability Expert may be called on by the jury for advice if required. This individual would be asked to attend jury presentations and site visits of shortlisted Sustainability category projects only.
Is your practice considering entering a project in the 2025 ACT Architecture Awards?(Required)
Have you previously been a juror for the Institute's Australian Architecture Awards?(Required)

Conflict of Interest

A juror must not have a Conflict of Interest in a 2025 Awards entry that will affect their consideration or assessment of or voting on an entry. Invariably some entrants may be a friend or colleague of a juror, in which case the potential conflict arising from any such relationship is a matter for the integrity and ethical responsibility of the juror concerned. Answers below will not make you ineligible but you may be asked to provide further information. If selected as a juror, the process below will need to be repeated when you become aware of your Field of Entries.
Are you currently aware of any of the following personal interests in projects that will be entering the 2025 ACT Architecture Awards within your selected Jury Category Preferences?(Required)

Confirmation and Availability

I ackowledge the key dates the jury is required and confirm I am able to take on these responbilities as well as make myself available for the key dates.(Required)

CONTACTS

For questions related to the National Architecture Awards, please email awards@architecture.com.au

AWARDS DOCUMENTS

Entries Handbook
Jury Handbook
Awards, Prizes and Honours Policy

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