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Victorian sustainability and leadership Prize

The Victorian Sustainability Leadership Prize is awarded annually to an individual, practice, company, or organisation demonstrating exceptional leadership in advancing environmental sustainability within Victoria’s built environment. Open to both Institute members and non-architect individuals or groups, the prize highlights those making a meaningful impact through innovation, best practice, and long-term vision in sustainable development. It serves to celebrate and promote excellence across the state, while supporting the broader policy and advocacy goals of the Victorian Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. The jury is composed of the Victorian State President or Chapter nominee, the Chair of the Victorian Sustainable Architecture Committee, and the previous year’s winner (or a nominee in the prize’s inaugural year). This state-specific prize complements the national Leadership in Sustainability Prize and is a key initiative in recognising and elevating sustainability champions shaping Victoria’s architectural and built environment future.

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 Sustainability and  Leadership 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 based in Victoria

JUDGING PANEL

The jury will include the Victorian State President or a Victorian Chapter nominee, the Chair of the Victorian Sustainable Architecture Committee (SAC), and the previous year’s winner (or, in the first year, a third juror nominated by the Chair of the SAC from the forum).

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

2025 Sustainability and Leadership Prize Winner: Breathe Architecture | Photography: Breeana Dunbar

IMPORTANT DATES

19 August 2026Nominations open
20 September 2026Nominations close
16 November 2026Winner Announced at the Victorian Chapter Honours Event
2025 Breathe Architecture
2024 Finding Infinity
 

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2026 Victorian Sustainability and Leadership Prize

a) The Victorian Sustainability Leadership 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 environmental sustainability in Victoria’s built environment; ii) promote and draw attention across the state to best practice, innovation and leadership in the area of environmental sustainability; and iii) advance the policy and advocacy agenda of the Chapter and Institute in the area of environmental sustainability.

Section 1: Nominee Information

Section 2: Nominator Information

Section 3 : Eligibility Confirmation

Please confirm which category the nominee falls under:(Required)

Section 4: Nomination Questions

Answer the following questions in 250–500 words each (answer whichever apply):

Section 5: Supporting Materials (Optional)

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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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