Victorian Architecture Awards

Mansard House | Studio Bright | Photographer: Rory Gardiner

Stretching back to 1929, the Victorian Architecture Awards serve to recognise best practice in the field and inspire others to continue striving to positively shape communities through architecture. The Victorian Architecture Awards form part of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’ National Architecture Awards program whichÌýenables public and peer recognition of the innovative work of our members, and provides the Institute with a valuable mechanism to promote architects and architecture across Australia and internationally.

Each year, our Victorian Awards run from November to Awards Night in June. You can find key dates, information about serving as a juror as well as state-specific prizes below.Ìý

2026 Victorian architecture AWARDSÌý

The 2026 season opens at 9:00am on Monday, 16 November 2025. Alongside entering the awards, you can also explore opportunities to get involved by applying through any of the following Expressions of Interest

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2026 Victorian Architecture Awards Committee Member EOI

The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is seeking additional member/s for the Awards Committee for (term length TBC)

The Victorian Awards Committee is an advisory committee to Chapter Council in matters relating to the peer and public recognition of members and their work. Its purpose is to promote the design and professional excellence of Institute members through the chapter’s awards and prizes programs.

The Awards Committee acts in support of the Victorian Chapter President and Chapter Council and operates under the Council’s aims, objectives, and terms of reference, as expressed in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ: Chapter Council Charter 2017.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for representative/s to join the Awards Committee, ensuring the ongoing balanced demographic within the Committee is maintained. All nominees should have extensive experience with the awards program.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Must be a member of the Institute (registered architects)
  • Must have experience as an entrant in the Victorian Architecture Awards
  • Must have experience as a Juror in the Victorian Architecture Awards.
  • Must have a quantifiable history of dedication to architectural excellence.

AVAILABILITY: Please note that applicants must have a flexible work schedule which allows them to attend 3-5 in person meetings during October and November of 2025. These meeting will occur during business hours. Each meeting will likely be two hours and at a Melbourne CBD location.

Applications close Friday, September 12, 2025.

For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au).

PERSONAL DETAILS

Confirm Availability(Required)
ACTIVITIES
The Awards Committee’s core activities include, but are not limited to: 1. Acting as an advisory committee to chapter staff responsible for the management, coordination, and operation of the chapter’s awards and prizes programs. 2. Reviewing the criteria and processes related to the conduct of the chapter’s annual awards and prizes programs. 3. Evaluating expressions of interest for positions on chapter awards juries. 4. Supporting standards and policies for the peer and public recognition of members and contributing to the continual improvement of these policies. 5. Advising the Chapter President and/or Council on matters regarding awards and responding to briefings or commissions as delegated by them. 6. Working collaboratively as an advisory group to chapter staff in support of the chapter’s advocacy and professional development objectives.
CONDUCT
Awards Committee members will meet as required. Communications are predominately via email and teleconference. The meetings are minuted and actions recorded
OBLIGATIONS & UNDERSTANDINGS
All members are obligated to fulfil their roles, tasks and responsibilities in an accountable, professional and expedient manner. All members must comply with every direction given by NC (see Rule 9.9.4), every policy of the Board and every workplace/WHS policy of the Institute. It is expected that all committee members will 1. Act with decorum and discretion and maintain confidentiality. Internal documents are not to be circulated outside of the Committee with written consent from Victorian Chapter Executive Director. 2. Provide honest and constructive feedback. 3. Be ready to ask questions and seek understanding of Institute policy and processes. 4. Spend time on an issue commensurate with its importance. 5. Share their views, ideas and criticisms without bias or favour. 6. Always come prepared to contribute. 7. Participate actively in the affairs of the working group. 8. Respect their fellow members and the members and staff of the Institute. 9. Take responsibility and carry a fair share of the load. 10. I must disclose the award categories that the firm I am employed by is entering in the 2026 Awards by no later than 11 October 2025. 11. I am not permitted to select jurors for any category that my employer is entering during the 2026 awards season. 12. I understand that the Chair of Juries has the authority to disqualify any entry that breaches this agreement or the associated codes of conduct. Which means that if I select a jury for a category that my firm later enters - then my firm may be disqualified from the Awards.
CONSENT

DEMOGRAPHIC

In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation. With this in mind, could you please provide us your gender? This question is optional.
Emerging Architect
Are you an emerging Architect?
Practice Size
Which of the following apply to your circumstances
Locality
Which of the following apply to your circumstances

Victorian Architecture Awards - Experience

Juror Category Experience - nominate which categories you have previously judged.(Required)
Please select one or more categories.
Entrant Category Experience - nominate which categories you have previously entered.(Required)
Please select one or more categories.
Is your practice entering a project in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards?(Required)
If yes, please select the relevant categories. Note that you are prohibited from selecting the jury for any category in which you or your colleagues are participating
Are you planning to personally present in any category at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards: Presentation to Juries day? If so, please disclose your intended category/categories.(Required)
If yes, please select which categories
Max. file size: 50 MB.

2026 Victorian Architecture Awards Jury Application

Registered Institute members interested in serving as jurors in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards are invited to complete this form. For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au). Jury applications close Friday, October 10, 2025. Eligibility Jurors must be Level 1 Members of the Institute (registered architects). Members cannot sit on a jury for more than three consecutive years. Please note that jurors must be available for the following:
  • February 26, 2026 – Jury Briefing.
  • March 22, 2026 – Presentation to Juries (Spillover on March 24 if needed) (TBC)
  • April 28 - May 1, 2026 – Site Visits
    Site visits may be scheduled at any point during this period.
    Regional sites may require visits outside of these dates.
  • June 4, 2026 – Sponsor/ Jury Drinks (TBC)
  • June 26, 2026 – Victorian Architecture Awards Dinner
Confirm Availability(Required)

Personal Details

If your practice based in Regional Victoria add '(Regional)'.
If you do not wish to be associated with a social media account - leave space blank here.
In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation to our juries. With this in mind, could you please provide us your gender? This question is optional.

Jury Preference, Experience & Scheduling

Are you the jury representative for a 2025 Named Award-winning practice?(Required)
Are you the jury representative for a 2025 Award-winning practice?(Required)
Jury Category Preferences - Please select one or more categories(Required)
Is your practice entering a project in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards? If yes, please select which categories.(Required)
Are you planning to personally present in any category at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards: Presentation to Juries day? If so, please disclose your intended category/categories at this time. Please be aware that any subsequent changes to your disclosure may impact your eligibility to serve as a juror(Required)
Have you previously been a juror for the Victorian Architecture Awards?(Required)
Do you have Jury Chair Experience?(Required)
If yes, please specify when and which categories.
If you have not previously sat on a jury for the Victorian Architecture Awards, please include a brief summary of your areas of experience and expertise.
Site Visit Scheduling Conflict(Required)
The Victorian Architecture Awards Site Visit Program presents significant scheduling challenges. This complexity is further increased by the need to accommodate jurors who are also entrants. If you may hold both roles, please be aware that fulfilling both your juror site visit schedule and competing as an entrant may be restricted. The institute seeks to understand your position:
Chair of Jury Invitation(Required)
Would you like to be considered for the expert role of Chair of Juries? Note: to be considered you must have prior experience as a Jury Chair. If you have answered yes, detail experience below.
Detail your relevant experience
Do you have a valid Victorian Working With Children Accreditation?(Required)

Conflict of Interest

A juror must not have a Conflict of Interest in a 2026 Awards entry that will affect their consideration or assessment of or voting on an entry. Invariably some entrants may be a friend or colleague of a juror, in which case the potential conflict arising from any such relationship is a matter for the integrity and ethical responsibility of the juror concerned. Answers below will not make you ineligible but you may be asked to provide further information. If selected as a juror, the process below will need to be repeated when you become aware of your Field of Entries.
Conflict of Interest(Required)
A juror must not have any conflicts of interest that could affect their evaluation or voting on entries for the 2026 Awards. Are you willing to engage in the 2026 Awards juror processes with a flexible mindset, understanding that you must promptly review all submissions, disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and that new information may necessitate adjustments to or termination of your role?
Are you currently aware of any of the following personal interests in projects that will be entering the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards within your selected Jury Category Preferences?(Required)

Team Work

Co-operative Mindset(Required)
I as a potential juror acknowledge that for many and varied reasons, I may be asked to be flexible, and consider a jury role change during my tenure.

Confirmation

Juror Locality(Required)
I confirm that I am based in Victoria. Should my location be outside Victoria, I will assume full responsibility for any travel expenses incurred while traveling to Victoria to fulfill my duties as a juror. Please note that this statement does not pertain to expenses incurred within Melbourne during formal juror activities, including site visits.

2026 Victorian Architecture Awards - Graduate Juror Application

Institute members, who are part of the EmAGN cohort, and interested in serving as jurors in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards are invited to complete this form. For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au). Jury applications close Friday, October 10, 2025. Eligibility Please note that jurors must be available for the following:
  • February 26, 2026 – Jury Briefing.
  • March 22, 2026 – Presentation to Juries (Spillover on March 24 if needed) (TBC)
  • April 28 - May 1, 2026 – Site Visits
    Site visits may be scheduled at any point during this period.
    Regional sites may require visits outside of these dates.
  • June 4, 2026 – Sponsor/ Jury Drinks (TBC)
  • June 26, 2026 – Victorian Architecture Awards Dinner
Confirm Availability(Required)

Personal Details

If your practice based in Regional Victoria add '(Regional)'.
If you do not wish to be associated with a social media account - leave space blank here.
In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation to our juries. With this in mind, could you please provide us your gender? This question is optional.

Jury Preference, Experience & Scheduling

Jury Category Preferences - Please select one or more categories(Required)
Is your practice entering a project in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards? If yes, please select which categories.(Required)
Are you planning to personally present in any category at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards: Presentation to Juries day? If so, please disclose your intended category/categories at this time. Please be aware that any subsequent changes to your disclosure may impact your eligibility to serve as a juror(Required)
If you have not previously sat on a jury for the Victorian Architecture Awards, please include a brief summary of your areas of experience and expertise.
Site Visit Scheduling Conflict(Required)
The Victorian Architecture Awards Site Visit Program presents significant scheduling challenges. This complexity is further increased by the need to accommodate jurors who are also entrants. If you may hold both roles, please be aware that fulfilling both your juror site visit schedule and competing as an entrant may be restricted. The institute seeks to understand your position:
Do you have a valid Victorian Working With Children Accreditation?(Required)

Conflict of Interest

A juror must not have a Conflict of Interest in a 2026 Awards entry that will affect their consideration or assessment of or voting on an entry. Invariably some entrants may be a friend or colleague of a juror, in which case the potential conflict arising from any such relationship is a matter for the integrity and ethical responsibility of the juror concerned. Answers below will not make you ineligible but you may be asked to provide further information. If selected as a juror, the process below will need to be repeated when you become aware of your Field of Entries.
Conflict of Interest(Required)
A juror must not have any conflicts of interest that could affect their evaluation or voting on entries for the 2026 Awards. Are you willing to engage in the 2026 Awards juror processes with a flexible mindset, understanding that you must promptly review all submissions, disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and that new information may necessitate adjustments to or termination of your role?
Are you currently aware of any of the following personal interests in projects that will be entering the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards within your selected Jury Category Preferences?(Required)

Team Work

Co-operative Mindset(Required)
I as a potential juror acknowledge that for many and varied reasons, I may be asked to be flexible, and consider a jury role change during my tenure.

Confirmation

Juror Locality(Required)
I confirm that I am based in Victoria. Should my location be outside Victoria, I will assume full responsibility for any travel expenses incurred while traveling to Victoria to fulfill my duties as a juror. Please note that this statement does not pertain to expenses incurred within Melbourne during formal juror activities, including site visits.
Max. file size: 50 MB.

2026 Victorian Architecture Awards Committee Member EOI

The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is seeking additional member/s for the Awards Committee for (term length TBC)

The Victorian Awards Committee is an advisory committee to Chapter Council in matters relating to the peer and public recognition of members and their work. Its purpose is to promote the design and professional excellence of Institute members through the chapter’s awards and prizes programs.

The Awards Committee acts in support of the Victorian Chapter President and Chapter Council and operates under the Council’s aims, objectives, and terms of reference, as expressed in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ: Chapter Council Charter 2017.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for representative/s to join the Awards Committee, ensuring the ongoing balanced demographic within the Committee is maintained. All nominees should have extensive experience with the awards program.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Must be a member of the Institute (registered architects)
  • Must have experience as an entrant in the Victorian Architecture Awards
  • Must have experience as a Juror in the Victorian Architecture Awards.
  • Must have a quantifiable history of dedication to architectural excellence.

AVAILABILITY: Please note that applicants must have a flexible work schedule which allows them to attend 3-5 in person meetings during October and November of 2025. These meeting will occur during business hours. Each meeting will likely be two hours and at a Melbourne CBD location.

Applications close Friday, September 12, 2025.

For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au).

PERSONAL DETAILS

Confirm Availability(Required)
ACTIVITIES
The Awards Committee’s core activities include, but are not limited to: 1. Acting as an advisory committee to chapter staff responsible for the management, coordination, and operation of the chapter’s awards and prizes programs. 2. Reviewing the criteria and processes related to the conduct of the chapter’s annual awards and prizes programs. 3. Evaluating expressions of interest for positions on chapter awards juries. 4. Supporting standards and policies for the peer and public recognition of members and contributing to the continual improvement of these policies. 5. Advising the Chapter President and/or Council on matters regarding awards and responding to briefings or commissions as delegated by them. 6. Working collaboratively as an advisory group to chapter staff in support of the chapter’s advocacy and professional development objectives.
CONDUCT
Awards Committee members will meet as required. Communications are predominately via email and teleconference. The meetings are minuted and actions recorded
OBLIGATIONS & UNDERSTANDINGS
All members are obligated to fulfil their roles, tasks and responsibilities in an accountable, professional and expedient manner. All members must comply with every direction given by NC (see Rule 9.9.4), every policy of the Board and every workplace/WHS policy of the Institute. It is expected that all committee members will 1. Act with decorum and discretion and maintain confidentiality. Internal documents are not to be circulated outside of the Committee with written consent from Victorian Chapter Executive Director. 2. Provide honest and constructive feedback. 3. Be ready to ask questions and seek understanding of Institute policy and processes. 4. Spend time on an issue commensurate with its importance. 5. Share their views, ideas and criticisms without bias or favour. 6. Always come prepared to contribute. 7. Participate actively in the affairs of the working group. 8. Respect their fellow members and the members and staff of the Institute. 9. Take responsibility and carry a fair share of the load. 10. I must disclose the award categories that the firm I am employed by is entering in the 2026 Awards by no later than 11 October 2025. 11. I am not permitted to select jurors for any category that my employer is entering during the 2026 awards season. 12. I understand that the Chair of Juries has the authority to disqualify any entry that breaches this agreement or the associated codes of conduct. Which means that if I select a jury for a category that my firm later enters – then my firm may be disqualified from the Awards.
CONSENT

DEMOGRAPHIC

In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation. With this in mind, could you please provide us your gender? This question is optional.
Emerging Architect
Are you an emerging Architect?
Practice Size
Which of the following apply to your circumstances
Locality
Which of the following apply to your circumstances

Victorian Architecture Awards – Experience

Juror Category Experience – nominate which categories you have previously judged.(Required)
Please select one or more categories.
Entrant Category Experience – nominate which categories you have previously entered.(Required)
Please select one or more categories.
Is your practice entering a project in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards?(Required)
If yes, please select the relevant categories. Note that you are prohibited from selecting the jury for any category in which you or your colleagues are participating
Are you planning to personally present in any category at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards: Presentation to Juries day? If so, please disclose your intended category/categories.(Required)
If yes, please select which categories
Max. file size: 50 MB.

2026 Victorian Architecture Awards Jury Application

Registered Institute members interested in serving as jurors in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards are invited to complete this form. For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au). Jury applications close Friday, October 10, 2025. Eligibility Jurors must be Level 1 Members of the Institute (registered architects). Members cannot sit on a jury for more than three consecutive years. Please note that jurors must be available for the following:
  • February 26, 2026 – Jury Briefing.
  • March 22, 2026 – Presentation to Juries (Spillover on March 24 if needed) (TBC)
  • April 28 – May 1, 2026 – Site Visits
    Site visits may be scheduled at any point during this period.
    Regional sites may require visits outside of these dates.
  • June 4, 2026 – Sponsor/ Jury Drinks (TBC)
  • June 26, 2026 – Victorian Architecture Awards Dinner
Confirm Availability(Required)

Personal Details

If your practice based in Regional Victoria add ‘(Regional)’.
If you do not wish to be associated with a social media account – leave space blank here.
In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation to our juries. With this in mind, could you please provide us your gender? This question is optional.

Jury Preference, Experience & Scheduling

Are you the jury representative for a 2025 Named Award-winning practice?(Required)
Are you the jury representative for a 2025 Award-winning practice?(Required)
Jury Category Preferences – Please select one or more categories(Required)
Is your practice entering a project in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards? If yes, please select which categories.(Required)
Are you planning to personally present in any category at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards: Presentation to Juries day? If so, please disclose your intended category/categories at this time. Please be aware that any subsequent changes to your disclosure may impact your eligibility to serve as a juror(Required)
Have you previously been a juror for the Victorian Architecture Awards?(Required)
Do you have Jury Chair Experience?(Required)
If yes, please specify when and which categories.
If you have not previously sat on a jury for the Victorian Architecture Awards, please include a brief summary of your areas of experience and expertise.
Site Visit Scheduling Conflict(Required)
The Victorian Architecture Awards Site Visit Program presents significant scheduling challenges. This complexity is further increased by the need to accommodate jurors who are also entrants. If you may hold both roles, please be aware that fulfilling both your juror site visit schedule and competing as an entrant may be restricted. The institute seeks to understand your position:
Chair of Jury Invitation(Required)
Would you like to be considered for the expert role of Chair of Juries? Note: to be considered you must have prior experience as a Jury Chair. If you have answered yes, detail experience below.
Detail your relevant experience
Do you have a valid Victorian Working With Children Accreditation?(Required)

Conflict of Interest

A juror must not have a Conflict of Interest in a 2026 Awards entry that will affect their consideration or assessment of or voting on an entry. Invariably some entrants may be a friend or colleague of a juror, in which case the potential conflict arising from any such relationship is a matter for the integrity and ethical responsibility of the juror concerned. Answers below will not make you ineligible but you may be asked to provide further information. If selected as a juror, the process below will need to be repeated when you become aware of your Field of Entries.
Conflict of Interest(Required)
A juror must not have any conflicts of interest that could affect their evaluation or voting on entries for the 2026 Awards. Are you willing to engage in the 2026 Awards juror processes with a flexible mindset, understanding that you must promptly review all submissions, disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and that new information may necessitate adjustments to or termination of your role?
Are you currently aware of any of the following personal interests in projects that will be entering the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards within your selected Jury Category Preferences?(Required)

Team Work

Co-operative Mindset(Required)
I as a potential juror acknowledge that for many and varied reasons, I may be asked to be flexible, and consider a jury role change during my tenure.

Confirmation

Juror Locality(Required)
I confirm that I am based in Victoria. Should my location be outside Victoria, I will assume full responsibility for any travel expenses incurred while traveling to Victoria to fulfill my duties as a juror. Please note that this statement does not pertain to expenses incurred within Melbourne during formal juror activities, including site visits.

2026 Victorian Architecture Awards – Graduate Juror Application

Institute members, who are part of the EmAGN cohort, and interested in serving as jurors in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards are invited to complete this form. For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au). Jury applications close Friday, October 10, 2025. Eligibility Please note that jurors must be available for the following:
  • February 26, 2026 – Jury Briefing.
  • March 22, 2026 – Presentation to Juries (Spillover on March 24 if needed) (TBC)
  • April 28 – May 1, 2026 – Site Visits
    Site visits may be scheduled at any point during this period.
    Regional sites may require visits outside of these dates.
  • June 4, 2026 – Sponsor/ Jury Drinks (TBC)
  • June 26, 2026 – Victorian Architecture Awards Dinner
Confirm Availability(Required)

Personal Details

If your practice based in Regional Victoria add ‘(Regional)’.
If you do not wish to be associated with a social media account – leave space blank here.
In alignment with the Institute’s Gender Equity Policy (2019), principle 11, we are seeking to achieve a split of 40% women, 40% men and 20% any gender allocation to our juries. With this in mind, could you please provide us your gender? This question is optional.

Jury Preference, Experience & Scheduling

Jury Category Preferences – Please select one or more categories(Required)
Is your practice entering a project in the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards? If yes, please select which categories.(Required)
Are you planning to personally present in any category at the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards: Presentation to Juries day? If so, please disclose your intended category/categories at this time. Please be aware that any subsequent changes to your disclosure may impact your eligibility to serve as a juror(Required)
If you have not previously sat on a jury for the Victorian Architecture Awards, please include a brief summary of your areas of experience and expertise.
Site Visit Scheduling Conflict(Required)
The Victorian Architecture Awards Site Visit Program presents significant scheduling challenges. This complexity is further increased by the need to accommodate jurors who are also entrants. If you may hold both roles, please be aware that fulfilling both your juror site visit schedule and competing as an entrant may be restricted. The institute seeks to understand your position:
Do you have a valid Victorian Working With Children Accreditation?(Required)

Conflict of Interest

A juror must not have a Conflict of Interest in a 2026 Awards entry that will affect their consideration or assessment of or voting on an entry. Invariably some entrants may be a friend or colleague of a juror, in which case the potential conflict arising from any such relationship is a matter for the integrity and ethical responsibility of the juror concerned. Answers below will not make you ineligible but you may be asked to provide further information. If selected as a juror, the process below will need to be repeated when you become aware of your Field of Entries.
Conflict of Interest(Required)
A juror must not have any conflicts of interest that could affect their evaluation or voting on entries for the 2026 Awards. Are you willing to engage in the 2026 Awards juror processes with a flexible mindset, understanding that you must promptly review all submissions, disclose any actual or perceived conflicts of interest, and that new information may necessitate adjustments to or termination of your role?
Are you currently aware of any of the following personal interests in projects that will be entering the 2026 Victorian Architecture Awards within your selected Jury Category Preferences?(Required)

Team Work

Co-operative Mindset(Required)
I as a potential juror acknowledge that for many and varied reasons, I may be asked to be flexible, and consider a jury role change during my tenure.

Confirmation

Juror Locality(Required)
I confirm that I am based in Victoria. Should my location be outside Victoria, I will assume full responsibility for any travel expenses incurred while traveling to Victoria to fulfill my duties as a juror. Please note that this statement does not pertain to expenses incurred within Melbourne during formal juror activities, including site visits.
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Powerhouse Place | Public Realm Lab | Photographer: Tom Ross

2025 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS: KEY DATES

For all entry and jury qualification, regulatory questions or media directly contactÌý

vic@architecture.com.au.Ìý

For all questions regarding attending events contact vic@architecture.com.au.

3 Feb 2025 Entries to the 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards Close
20 Feb 2025 Jury Briefing
22 Mar 2025 Presentation to Juries
23 Apr 2025 Shortlist Event
28 Apr - 1 May 2025 Site Visits
5 Jun 2025 Sponsor Jury Event
27 Jun 2025 Victorian Architecture Awards Night

CONTACTS

For questions related to the Victorian Architecture Awards, please email vic@architecture.com.auÌý

For questions related to the National Architecture Awards, please email awards@architecture.com.au

AWARDS DOCUMENTS

Entries Handbook
Jury Handbook
Awards, Prizes and Honours Policy
Victorian Architecture Awards Policy

2025 Jury Board

Presentation to Juries – Sat, 22 March 2025_Rev_G

Presentation to Juries – Mon, 24 March 2025_Rev_G

2025 Victorian Architecture Awards Shortlist

2025 Vic Awards Partners

National Principal Partner
Dulux

National Corporate Partner
Brickworks

National Insurance Partner
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National Media Partner
Architecture Media

Preferred Photography Partner
Image Makers Association Australia

Category Partners

Allegion

Alspec

AWS

Bates Smart

BlueScope

Building Engineering

City of Melbourne

Dulux

Heritage Council of Victoria

KFive

Lysaght

McKay Timber

Office of the Victorian Government Architect

Siniat

The University of Melbourne

Victorian Awards Printing Partner
Creffield Digital Print

Jury Briefing & Sponsor Jury Event Host
Brickworks

Presentation to Juries & Exhibition of Entries Host
Monash Art, Design and Architecture

Regional Exhibition of Entries Host
DeakinÌýSchool of Architecture and Built Environment

Shortlist Event Host
Macquarie Bank

State awards

MAGGIE EDMOND ENDURING ARCHITECTURE AWARD

Open to buildings in Victoria of at least 25 years of age, the Maggie Edmond Enduring Architecture Award recognises achievement for the design of buildings of outstanding merit, which remain important as high-quality works of architecture when considered in a contemporary context.

Nominations are welcome from Institute members, non-members and non-architects.

The 2025 Maggie Edmond Enduring Architecture Award is presently open and will close on 3rd of February 2025.

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ENTER THE 2025 MAGGIE EDMOND ENDURING ARCHITECTURE AWARD HERE
2025 Stanhill Apartments by Frederick Romberg
2024Ìý Knox Schlapp Public Housing by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design, and Lindsay Holland
2023Ìý Brambuk Living Cultural Centre by Gregory Burgess
2022Ìý Crigan House by Allan Powell
2021Ìý Olympic Swimming Pool by Kevin Borland, John and Phyllis Murphy and Peter McIntyre, with engineer Bill Irwin
2020Ìý MCG Great Southern Stand by Daryl Jackson
2019Ìý Melbourne Terrace Apartments by Katsalidis Architects Pty Ltd
2018Ìý Yarra Footbridge at Southbank by Cocks Carmichael Whitford
2017Ìý University South Lawn Underground Car Park (1972) by Loder and Bayley in association with Harris, Lange and Partners
2016Ìý Heide II (1963) by McGlashan and Everist
2015Ìý Domain Park Apartments by Grounds, Romberg & Boyd (Partner in Charge Robin Boyd)
2014Ìý McIntyre House 1955 by Peter McIntyre
2013Ìý former ICI House 1958 by Bates Smart & McCutcheon
2012Ìý NGV 1959-68, St Kilda Road by Roy Grounds
2011Ìý One Collins Street 1983-84 by Robert Peck & Denton Corker Marshall
2010Ìý Infil Housing Program 1982-85 by Ministry of Housing -Gregory Burgess
2009Ìý Sidney Myer Music Bowl 1956-1959; 1999-2001 by Yuncken Freeman Bros, Griffiths & Simpson; Greg Burgess
2008Ìý Murray Valley Private Hospital 1976-77 (fmr Clyde Cameron College) by Kevin Borland, Architect’s Group
2007Ìý Fmr Plumbers and Gasfitters Union Building 1970 by Graeme Gunn
2006Ìý Robin Boyd House II 1957 by Grounds, Romberg & Boyd
2005Ìý Former BHP House 1972 by Yuncken Freeman Architects
2004Ìý Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne 1971 by Yuncken Freeman Architects
2003 (inaugural)Ìý Chapel of St Joseph 1978 by Edmond & Corrigan

BATES SMART AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE IN MEDIA

The Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media returns as Australia’s most prestigious media award for journalists, editors, producers and event organisers working in the field of architecture and design. In 2025, the Award will continue to encourage and recognise media discussion of architecture.Ìý

The 2025 Bates Smart Award For Architecture In Media will open during December and will close on the 20th of January 2025.

ENTER the 2025 bates SMART AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE IN MEDIA HERE

DIMITY REED MELBOURNE PRIZE

The Dimity Reed Melbourne Prize recognises projects that have made a significant contribution to the city of Melbourne. All projects located within the Urban Growth Boundary are eligible for consideration. The winner is drawn from direct-entry categories in the Victorian Architecture Awards.

2025 Northern Memorial Park Depot by Searle x Waldron Architecture
2024Ìý Koorie Heritage Trust Stage 2 by Lyons with Greenaway Architects and Architecture Associates
2023Ìý Nightingale Village by Architecture architecture, Austin Maynard Architects, Breathe, Clare Cousins Architects, Hayball and Kennedy Nolan
2022Ìý Queen & Collins by KTA + BVN
2021Ìý Monash Woodside Building for Technology and Design by Grimshaw in collaboration with Monash University
2020Ìý State Library Victoria Redevelopment by Architectus + Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects
2019Ìý Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
2018Ìý Nightingale 1 by Breathe Architecture
2018Ìý New Academic Street, RMIT University by Lyons with NMBW Architecture Studio, Harrison and White, MvS Architects and Maddison Architects
2017Ìý Tanderrum Bridge by John Wardle Architects and NADAAA in collaboration
2017Ìý 2016 NGV ARCHITECTURE COMMISSION: Haven’t you always wanted…? by M@ STUDIO Architects
2016Ìý Saltwater Community Centre by Croxon Ramsay Architects
2014Ìý Dallas Brooks Community Primary School by McBride Charles Ryan
2013Ìý Revitalising Central Dandenong, Lonsdale St RedevelopmentÌý by BKK/TCL Partnership
2012Ìý The Royal Childrens Hospital by Billard Leece Partnership & Bates Smart
2011Ìý AAMI Park by Cox Architecture
2010Ìý The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre by Woods Bagot & NH Architecture – Joint Venture Architects
2009Ìý Canada Hotel Redevelopment by Hayball
2008Ìý The Vaults by Six Degrees
2007Ìý Sandridge Bridge Precinct Redevelopment by City of Melbourne in association with Nadim Karam and Marcus O’Reilly
2006Ìý Melbourne Central by Ashton Raggatt McDougall
2006Ìý The Urban Workshop by John Wardle Architects, Hassell & NH Architecture in joint venture
2005Ìý QV2 by NH Architecture
2003Ìý Federation Square by LAB Architecture Studio in association with Bates Smart

REGIONAL PRIZE

The Regional Prize recognises projects that have made a significant contribution to regional Victoria. All projects located outside the Urban Growth Boundary are eligible for consideration.ÌýThe winner is drawn from direct-entry categories in the Victorian Architecture Awards.

2025 Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence by ARM Architecture
2024Ìý Powerhouse Place by Public Realm Lab
2023Ìý Warrnambool Library and Learning Centre by Kosloff Architecture
2022Ìý Grampians Peaks Trail Stage 2 by Noxon Giffen Architects with McGregor Coxall
2021Ìý Geelong College Junior School by John Wardle Architects
2020Ìý Penguin Parade Visitor Centre by TERROIR
2019Ìý Port of Sale by fjmt
2018Ìý Koondrook Wharf by TERROIR
2017Ìý Pomonal Community Hall by Workshop Architecture
2016Ìý Geelong Library & Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture
2014Ìý Bendigo Library Redevelopment by MGS Architects
2013Ìý Marysville 16 Hour Police StationÌý by Kerstin Thompson Architects
2012Ìý New Hammond Fellowship Centre by Harmer Architecture
2011Ìý The Heights Community Building by Adam Dettrick Architect
2011Ìý Marysville Rebuilding Advisory Centre by bamford-dash architecture
2011Ìý La Trobe University Shepparton by Gray Puksand
2010Ìý South West Institute of TAFE – Stage 3 by Lyons
2009Ìý Bendigo Bank Headquarters by BVN Architecture + Gray Puksand
2009Ìý Hepburn Springs Bathhouse Redevelopment by Cox Architects & Planners
2008Ìý Albury Library Museum by Ashton Raggatt McDougall
2008Ìý Pioneer Museum Plaza, Jeparit by NMBW Architecture Studio + Urban Design, RMIT University
2007Ìý Castlemaine Primary School by H20 Architects
2006Ìý Huski by Elenberg Fraser Architects
2006Ìý Latrobe University Visual Arts Centre by Peter Elliot Pty Ltd Architecture + Urban Design
2005Ìý Ballarat Learning Exchange by Bligh Voller NieldÌý
2005Ìý Science Technology Innovations Centre, Bacchus MarshÌý by Lyons
2003Ìý Latrobe University Library, Albury-Wodonga Campus by Woods Bagot

VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE MEDAL

The Victorian Architecture Medial is the highest honour awarded by the Victorian Chapter each year.

The Medal derives from the original ‘Street Architecture Medal’ introduced by The Royal Victorian Institute of Architects (RVIA) in 1926 as an award for the design of a building of exceptional merit. Buildings were judged on their urban propriety and architectural etiquette; the building had to front a street, road, square or court to which public had access. It was expected to have a civic character, offering its architectural qualities to the greater public realm of the city.

The Medal is awarded from the Named Award winners from all national direct-entry categories and Sustainable Architecture and COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture, as well as the winners of the Melbourne Prize and Regional Prize. The winner of the Victorian Architecture Medal is therefore judged to be the most outstanding project of the entire field of entries, a building of exceptional merit.

2025 Northern Park Memorial by Searle x Waldron Architecture
2024Ìý Powerhouse Place by Public Realm Lab
2023Ìý University of Melbourne Student Precinct by Lyons with Koning Eizenberg Architecture, NMBW Architecture Studio, Greenaway Architects, Architects EAT, Aspect Studios and Glas Urban
2022Ìý Grampians Peaks Trail Stage 2 by Noxon Giffen Architects with McGregor Coxall
2021Ìý Monash Woodside Building for Technology and Design by Grimshaw in collaboration with Monash University
2020Ìý Broadmeadows Town Hall by Kerstin Thompson Architects
2019Ìý Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe by Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design
2018Ìý New Academic Street, RMIT University by Lyons with NMBW Architecture Studio, Harrison and White, MvS Architects and Maddison Architects
2017Ìý Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre by sthDI+MCR (Silver Thomas Hanley, DesignInc & McBride Charles Ryan)
2016Ìý Geelong Library & Heritage Centre by ARM Architecture
2015Ìý Shrine of Remembrance – Galleries of Remembrance by ARM Architecture
2014Ìý Dallas Brooks Community Primary School by McBride Charles Ryan
2013Ìý RMIT Design Hub by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects
2012Ìý The Royal Children’s Hospital by Billard Leece Partnership and Bates Smart
2011Ìý AAMI Park by Cox Architecture
2010Ìý Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre by Woods Bagot and NH Architedture
2009Ìý Melbourne Recital Centre and MTC Theatre Project by ARM
2008Ìý Nigel Peck Centre for Learning and Leadership by John Wardle Architects
2007Ìý Southern Cross Station by Grimshaw Jackson JV
2006Ìý Yve Apartments by Wood Marsh Architecture
2005Ìý Templestowe Park Primary School Multi-purpose Hall by McBride Charles Ryan Architecture + Interior Design
2004Ìý Shrine of Remembrance undercroft development by Ashton Raggatt McDougall Pty Ltd
2003Ìý Federation Square by LAB Architecture Studio in association with Bates Smart Melbourne
2002Ìý Victoria University Online Training Centre – St Albans Campus by Lyons
2001Ìý Melbourne Museum by Denton Corker Marshall Pty Ltd
2000Ìý Holyoake Cottage, Eaglemont by FIELD Consultants
1999Ìý Ian Potter Museum of Art by Nation Fender Katsalidis Architects
1998Ìý Eastern Freeway Extension Sound Barriers by Wood Marsh Pty Ltd Architecture/Pels Innes Neilson Kosloff
1997Ìý Isaacson Davis Residence by John Wardle Pty Ltd
1996Ìý Storey Hall by Ashton Raggatt McDougall Pty Ltd
1995Ìý RMIT Building 8 by Edmond & Corrigan Pty Ltd in association with Demaine Partnership Pty Ltd
1994Ìý Tyne Street Multiple Housing by Williams & Boag
1993Ìý Chapel of The Holy Trinity, Trinity Grammar by Crone Ross Pty Ltd
1992Ìý MCG Southern Stand Redevelopment by Tompkins Shaw and Evans/Daryl Jackson Pty Ltd
1991Ìý Carlton Baths & Community Centre by Peter Elliott Pty Ltd
1990Ìý Brunswick Community Health Centre by Ashton Raggatt McDougall Pty Ltd
1989Ìý Dandenong College of TAFE – Stage III by Edmond & Corrigan, and Ministry for Housing & Construction
1988Ìý Deutscher Fine Art Gallery & Residence by Katsalidis & Partners P/L
1987Ìý Catholic Church, Horsham by Gregory Burgess Pty Ltd
No Victorian Architecture Medals given between the years 1964 – 1986
1963Ìý Grimwade House by McGlashan and Everist
No Awards given during the years 1955 – 1962
1954Ìý House and Five Apartments by Ground, Romberg and Boyd
1942Ìý Western Branch of the National Bank of Australasia Limited by Meldrum and Noad
No Awards given during the war years between 1942 – 1953
1941Ìý King George V Jubilee Maternal and Infant Welfare Pathological Building, Women’s Hospital by Stephenson and Turner
1940Ìý Sanitarium Health Food Company Building by Edward F. Billson
1939Ìý Heidelberg Town Hall and Municipal Offices by Peck and Kempter and A.C. Leith and Associates
1938Ìý Second Church of Christian Science by Bates, Smart and McCutcheon
1937Ìý Royal Australian College of Surgeons Building by Leighton Irwin and Roy K. Stevenson
1936Ìý Bank of New South Wales by Godfrey and SpowersÌý (design architects – Norman H Seabrook and WR Godfrey)
1935Ìý Shell Corner by A. & K. Henderson and Partners
1934Ìý Buckley and Nunn Building by Bates, Smart and McCutcheon
1933Ìý Port Authority Building by Sidney Smith, Ogg and Serpell
1932Ìý A.M.P. Building by Bates, Smart and McCutcheon
1931Ìý Lyric House by A. & K. Henderson
1930Ìý Emily MacPherson College of Domestic Economy by E. Evan Smith – Chief Architect; designed and constructed by the Public Works Dept of Victoria
1929Ìý Francis House by W.A.B. Blackett and W.B. Forster

Victorian Awards Archive

Northern Memorial Park Depot | Searle x Waldron Architecture | Photographer: Peter Bennetts
The Round | BKK + Kerstin Thompson Architects | Photographer: Derek Swalwell

2026 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS COMMITTEE MEMBER

Expression of Interest Application

2026 Victorian Architecture Awards Committee Member EOI

The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ is seeking additional member/s for the Awards Committee for (term length TBC)

The Victorian Awards Committee is an advisory committee to Chapter Council in matters relating to the peer and public recognition of members and their work. Its purpose is to promote the design and professional excellence of Institute members through the chapter’s awards and prizes programs.

The Awards Committee acts in support of the Victorian Chapter President and Chapter Council and operates under the Council’s aims, objectives, and terms of reference, as expressed in the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ: Chapter Council Charter 2017.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for representative/s to join the Awards Committee, ensuring the ongoing balanced demographic within the Committee is maintained. All nominees should have extensive experience with the awards program.

ELIGIBILITY:
  • Must be a member of the Institute (registered architects)
  • Must have experience as an entrant in the Victorian Architecture Awards
  • Must have experience as a Juror in the Victorian Architecture Awards.
  • Must have a quantifiable history of dedication to architectural excellence.

AVAILABILITY: Please note that applicants must have a flexible work schedule which allows them to attend 3-5 in person meetings during October and November of 2025. These meeting will occur during business hours. Each meeting will likely be two hours and at a Melbourne CBD location.

Applications close Friday, September 12, 2025.

For further information, please contact the Awards Coordinator (vic@architecture.com.au).

PERSONAL DETAILS

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ACTIVITIES
The Awards Committee’s core activities include, but are not limited to: 1. Acting as an advisory committee to chapter staff responsible for the management, coordination, and operation of the chapter’s awards and prizes programs. 2. Reviewing the criteria and processes related to the conduct of the chapter’s annual awards and prizes programs. 3. Evaluating expressions of interest for positions on chapter awards juries. 4. Supporting standards and policies for the peer and public recognition of members and contributing to the continual improvement of these policies. 5. Advising the Chapter President and/or Council on matters regarding awards and responding to briefings or commissions as delegated by them. 6. Working collaboratively as an advisory group to chapter staff in support of the chapter’s advocacy and professional development objectives.
CONDUCT
Awards Committee members will meet as required. Communications are predominately via email and teleconference. The meetings are minuted and actions recorded
OBLIGATIONS & UNDERSTANDINGS
All members are obligated to fulfil their roles, tasks and responsibilities in an accountable, professional and expedient manner. All members must comply with every direction given by NC (see Rule 9.9.4), every policy of the Board and every workplace/WHS policy of the Institute. It is expected that all committee members will 1. Act with decorum and discretion and maintain confidentiality. Internal documents are not to be circulated outside of the Committee with written consent from Victorian Chapter Executive Director. 2. Provide honest and constructive feedback. 3. Be ready to ask questions and seek understanding of Institute policy and processes. 4. Spend time on an issue commensurate with its importance. 5. Share their views, ideas and criticisms without bias or favour. 6. Always come prepared to contribute. 7. Participate actively in the affairs of the working group. 8. Respect their fellow members and the members and staff of the Institute. 9. Take responsibility and carry a fair share of the load. 10. I must disclose the award categories that the firm I am employed by is entering in the 2026 Awards by no later than 11 October 2025. 11. I am not permitted to select jurors for any category that my employer is entering during the 2026 awards season. 12. I understand that the Chair of Juries has the authority to disqualify any entry that breaches this agreement or the associated codes of conduct. Which means that if I select a jury for a category that my firm later enters – then my firm may be disqualified from the Awards.
CONSENT

DEMOGRAPHIC

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Victorian Architecture Awards – Experience

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2025 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

2025 Victorian Architecture Award WinnersÌý

2025 Victorian Architecture Awards Shortlist

Architect Victoria Edition 2_2025

2025 Jury Board

2025 Presentation to Juries – Sat, 22 March 2025_Rev_G

2025 Presentation to Juries – Mon, 24 March 2025_Rev_G


2024 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Ìý2024 Winners List

2024 Entrant Gallery
2024 Shortlist
2024 Awards Juries
2024 Awards Night Videos

Press Release: 2024 Shortlist Announcement

AV Magazine Awards Edition

Presentation to Juries Videos
Presentation to Juries Main Timetable
Presentation to Juries Spillover Timetable

University of Melbourne Student Precinct | Lyons with Koning Eizenberg Architecture, NMBW Architecture Studio, Greenaway Architects, Architects EAT, Aspect Studios and Glas Urban | Photographer: Peter Bennetts

2023 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

2023 Winners List | Gallery

2023 Shortlists | Gallery | Videos
2023 Gallery of Entries
2023 Awards Juries
2023 Awards Night Video | Citations

AV Magazine Awards Edition

Press Release: 2023 Winners Announcement
Press Release: 2023 Short List Announcement
Press Release: Launch of 2023 Vic Awards

Presentation to Juries Videos
Presentation to Juries Main Timetable
Presentation to Juries Spillover Timetable

Grampians Peaks Trail Stage 2 | Noxon Giffen Architects with McGregor Coxall | Photographer: Shannon McGrath

2022 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Monash Woodside Building for Technology and Design | Grimshaw in collaboration with Monash University | Photographer: Rory Gardiner

2021 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Broadmeadows Town Hall | Kerstin Thompson Architects | Photographer: John Gollings

2020 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Parliament of Victoria Members’ Annexe | Peter Elliott Architecture + Urban Design | Photographer: John Gollings

2019 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

New Academic Street, RMIT University | Lyons with NMBW Architecture Studio, Harrison and White, MvS Architects and Maddison Architects | Photographer: Peter Bennett

2018 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre | sthDI+MCR (Silver Thomas Hanley, DesignInc and McBride Charles Ryan) | Photographer: Peter Bennetts

2017 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Geelong Library & Heritage Centre | ARM Architecture | Photographer: John Gollings

2016 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

Shrine of Remembrance - Galleries of Remembrance | ARM Architecture | Photographer: John Gollings

2015 VICTORIAN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS

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