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Victorian social and affordable housing Prize

The Victorian Social and Affordable Housing Prize is awarded annually to an individual, practice, company or organisation that has shown exceptional leadership in advancing social and affordable housing in Victoria. Open to both members of the Australian Institute of Architects and non-architect contributors, the prize recognises those making a significant impact through innovative design, advocacy or delivery of housing that supports equity, access and community well-being. It highlights best practice across the sector and aims to raise awareness of the importance of high-quality, affordable housing solutions throughout the state. The prize also contributes to the Victorian Chapter’s broader policy and advocacy goals in this critical area. The jury comprises the Victorian State President or a nominee of the Chapter, an expert in social and affordable housing nominated by the Chapter, and the previous year’s prize winner. In its first year, a juror will instead be nominated by the Chair of the Institute’s Housing Delivery Working Group.

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 Social and Affordable Housing 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, an expert in social and affordable housing nominated by the Chapter, and the previous year’s prize winner (or, in the first year, a juror nominated by the Chair of the Institute’s Housing Delivery Working Group).

For questions related to Victorian Chapter prizes and scholarships, please email [email protected]. Please include “Victorian Social and Affordable Housing Prize” in your subject line in order to avoid delays in responding.

BRIGHTON SOCIAL HOUSING SJB | PHOTGRAPHER: AARON PULS

IMPORTANT DATES

19 August 2026Nominations open
20 September 2026Nominations close
16 November 2026Winner Announced at the Victorian Chapter Honours Event
2025 James Henry
2024 Lord Mayor’s Charitable Fund 
 

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2026 Victorian Social and Affordable Housing Prize

The Victorian Social and Affordable Housing 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 social and affordable housing in Victoria; ii) promote and draw attention across the state to best practice, innovation and leadership in the area of social and affordable housing; and iii) advance the policy and advocacy agenda of the Chapter and Institute in the area of social and affordable housing.

Section 1: Nominee Information

Section 2: Nominator Information

Section 3 : Eligibility Confirmation

Please confirm which category the nominee falls under:(Required)
Is the nominee based in Victoria?(Required)

Section 4: Nomination Questions

Please describe why you are nominating this individual, firm or organisation. In your statement, consider addressing the following:

Section 5: Supporting Materials (Optional)

Please upload or link to any relevant: • Letters of support • Media coverage • Project reports or evaluations • Videos or websites • CV • Awards or recognition • Media coverage/Photos
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    Section 6: Declaration

    I confirm that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge. • I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee selection. • I understand and respect that the jury deliberation process is confidential and that therefore I am not entitled to feedback on my nomination/submission • I have notified the nominee (if nominating an individual) and obtained their consent to be nominated.(Required)
    I confirm that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge. • I understand that submitting this form does not guarantee selection. • I understand and respect that the jury deliberation process is confidential and that therefore I am not entitled to feedback on my nomination/submission • I have notified the nominee (if nominating an individual) and obtained their consent to be nominated.

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