RIBA International Awards

Entries to our International Awards close soon. Enter by 31 July 2025, 5pm (BST).

Our awards celebrate the world's best architecture, no matter its form, size, or budget. Respected by our profession and the public for over 50 years, these awards stand out for their unrivalled judging and global reach. 

We recognise projects that show visionary thinking, design excellence and real social impact that ultimately help make the future a better place. 

Winning a RIBA Award signals the highest standards of innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to improving people’s lives through thoughtful design.

Read our Awards entry guidelines and criteria for how to prepare your project submission.

What’s new this year? 

We’re launching two new awards: RIBA Asia Pacific Awards and RIBA Middle East Awards. For the first time, these regions will be invited to submit projects for a new stage in our International Awards programme as part of a pilot. 

To find out about our new categories, criteria and more read our latest news article RIBA launches Asia Pacific and Middle East Awards.

Why enter our awards? 

Show your commitment to excellence: successful projects reflect changes and innovations in architecture, but at their core display a commitment to design that improves and enhance the communities they serve.

Comprehensive judging: every shortlisted project is visited by an expert jury, offering an unparalleled peer review by award-winning architects, along with relevant industry specialists in sustainability, conservation, and more.

Boost your visibility: gain exposure through international and national media coverage, a dedicated page on our website (with 2.5 million annual visitors), and promotion across our social media channels, reaching over half a million followers.

Recognition your clients will value: being shortlisted or winning an award grants valuable exposure for your practice, helping you secure more work and find collaborators who value the role of architects and good design.

Affordable entry fees: smaller projects can enter for as little as £180, with tiered entry fees that encourage participation from all project sizes. Financial support is also available.

Branded marketing materials: winners get marketing assets to promote their achievements, aligning your practice with our globally recognised brand and the highest standards of practice.

Useful resources

• Entry guidelines and criteria
• Timetable and process
• Categories
• FAQs

If you have any questions about the above please email our Awards team at awards@riba.org

 Banner image credit: Modulus Matrix - 85 Social Housing in Cornellà, RIBA International Prize 2024 © José Hevia