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.
What we're up to
Having received a record number of entries for our two new awards: Asia Pacific Awards and Middle East Awards we’re now moving into the next stage. For the first time, these regions have submitted projects for a new phase in our International Awards programme as part of a pilot.
Over the coming weeks, our jury will review entries, select the shortlist, and visit projects as we progress towards discovering our International Prize winner in 2026. Shortlists for our two new awards, Asia Pacific Awards and Middle East Awards, will be announced this September, with winners revealed later in the year. Stay tuned as we continue on the road to celebrating the world’s most transformative architecture.
To find out about new categories, criteria and more read our news article as we launch Asia Pacific and Middle East Awards.
Our International Awards will open for entries again in 2027.
