Victorian enabling architecture Prize
The Victorian Enabling Architecture Prize is awarded annually to an individual, practice, company or organisation that has shown exceptional leadership in advancing universally accessible and inclusive architecture in Victoria. Open to both members of the Australian Institute of Architects and non-architect contributors, the prize recognises those who have made a significant and lasting impact on the creation of built environments that support the dignity, independence, and participation of people of all abilities. It celebrates innovation and best practice in inclusive design, and aims to elevate awareness of accessible architecture across the state. In doing so, the prize also supports the Victorian Chapter’s broader policy and advocacy objectives in championing equity and inclusion within the built environment. The jury comprises the Victorian State President or Chapter nominee, the previous year’s winner (or a Chapter-appointed juror in the inaugural year), and a representative from the National Enabling Architecture Committee (NEAC).
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.
2026 ELIGIBILITY
The Victorian Enabling Architecture 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 in Victoria.
JUDGING PANEL
The jury will include the Victorian State President or a Victorian Chapter nominee, the previous year’s winner of the prize (or an additional juror nominated by the Chapter in the first year), and a nominee from the National Enabling Architecture Committee (NEAC).
For questions related to Victorian Chapter prizes and scholarships, please email [email protected]. Please include “Victorian Enabling Architecture Prize” in your subject line in order to avoid delays in responding.
IMPORTANT DATES
| 19 August 2026 | Entries open for 2026 |
| 27 Sept 2026 | Nominations close |
| 16 November 2026 | Winner announced at the Victorian Chapter Honours Event |
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2026 Victorian Enabling Architecture Prize
The Victorian Enabling Architecture 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, company or organisation that has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of universally accessible and inclusive architecture and built environments in Victoria; ii) promote and draw attention across the state to best practice, innovation and leadership in architecture that is accessible to all and respects the principles of inclusive and enabling design for a diversity of human abilities; and iii) advance the policy and advocacy agenda of the Chapter and Institute in the areas of universally accessible and inclusive architecture and built environments. c) The jury will include: i) Victorian State President or Victorian Chapter nominee ii) Previous year’s winner of the prize (in the first year, the Chapter will nominate an additional juror). iii) Nominee from the National Enabling Architecture Committee (NEAC).