Victorian gender equity and diversity Prize
The Victorian Gender Equity and Diversity Prize celebrates outstanding leadership and contribution to advancing gender equity and diversity in architecture, education, and governance across Victoria. Open to both architects who are members of the Institute and non-architect individuals, practices, companies or organisations, this annual prize recognises those actively shaping a more inclusive and equitable profession. By promoting best practice and innovation in these areas, the prize highlights the vital role of equity in strengthening architectural culture and practice statewide. It also supports the advocacy and policy efforts of the Victorian Chapter and complements the national Paula Whitman Leadership in Gender Equity Prize. Nominations are encouraged from across the industry to ensure broad recognition of individuals and groups who are driving meaningful change. Help us celebrate those who are leading the way in creating a more diverse, inclusive and equitable built environment in Victoria.
ANNOUNCEMENT, PROMOTION AND PUBLICATION
The Prize will be announced at the Victorian Chapter end-of-year event. The Victorian chapter will promote the prize, projects, and winners through various mediums—such as the Victorian Chapter Instagram, e-news, and Institute Website.
2025 ELIGIBILITY
The Victorian Gender Equity and Diversity Prize is an annual prize awarded to an individual, practice, company or organisation in Recipients may be either:
- practising architects and firms who are current members of the Institute in Victoria, or
- non-architect companies, organisations or individuals in Victoria
JUDGING PANEL
The jury will include the Victorian State President or a Chapter nominee, the Chair of the Victorian Gender Equity and Diversity Committee, and the previous year’s prize winner.
For questions related to Victorian Chapter prizes and scholarships, please email vic@architecture.com.au. Please include “2025 Gender Equity and Diversity Prize” in your subject line.
IMPORTANT DATES
| Commencing 4 August 2025 | Publication of Prize via Chapter Newsletter |
| 28 August | Nominations close |
| November 2025 (TBC date) | Winner Announced at Victorian Chapter Honours Event |
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2025 Victorian Gender Equity and Diversity Prize – Nomination Form
The Victorian Gender Equity and Diversity Prize is an annual prize awarded to an individual, practice, company or organisation in Victoria. Recipients may be either: i) practising architects and firms who are current members of the Institute, OR ii) non-architect companies, organisations or individuals. b) The purpose of the prize is to: i) recognise an individual, practice, company or organisation that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of gender equity and diversity in architectural practice, education and governance in Victoria; ii) promote and draw attention across the state to best practice, innovation and leadership in the areas of gender equity and diversity in architectural practice, education and governance in Victoria; and iii) advance the policy and advocacy agenda of the Chapter and Institute in the areas of gender equity and diversity. c) The prize is Victorian-specific and complements the national Paula Whitman Leadership in Gender Equity Prize.