Once the entry deadline has closed, the following process will determine the final winner of the prize.

Selection Panels

First, selection panels in each state/territory will select one finalist from each school. These selection panels will consist of:

• The heads of participating schools (or nominees) for the state/territory
• An Australian Institute of Architects/SONA representative from the state/territory
• An Australian Institute of Architects National Education Committee (NEC) member or NEC nominee

The finalists will be placed in an online gallery before being reviewed by a national jury.

National Jury

A national jury will then select the final prize winner from the finalists. This jury will consist of:

• Glenn Murcutt or his nominee
• The Australian Institute of Architects National President or nominee
• The SONA National President or nominee

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria used by the jury shall include, but are not limited to the following:

• Degree of complexity of the program
• Sensitivity and communication of response to place and environment
• Practicality of approach to technology and feasibility of construction demonstrating an appreciation of buildability, structure and services requirements
• Sensitivity of response and relevance to Australian culture

The national jury will provide comment upon each winning or short listed entry giving the reasons for its decision.

The written report of the national jury will be published online along with the announcement of the prize winner. The decision of the jury is final.

Please note no feedback or comment will be provided to unsuccessful entries.