The 2025 AZ Awards
The 15th Edition of the AZ Awards is Now Open for Entries!
The AZ Awards is AZURE’s international architecture and design competition, recognizing the world’s best projects, products, and ideas while providing a global platform for exceptional talents to gain well-deserved exposure and acknowledgement.
This year marks the 15th edition of the AZ Awards, and it introduces new categories, including the first-ever EMERGING Awards. In addition, AZURE will publish the longlist of submissions, selected by AZURE’s editorial team and local A&D experts, along with the shortlisted entries, providing more exposure opportunities for participants.
Why Enter the AZ Awards
Entries that make it to the longlist, finalists, and winners of the AZ Awards gain unparalleled global recognition. Here’s what you can expect when entering:
- Longlisted entries will be showcased online.
- Finalists and Winners will receive:
- Acknowledgement online and in both the print and digital editions of the July/August issue of AZURE Magazine.
- Global exposure through the AZ Awards’ international network of media partners.
- Recognition at the annual AZ Awards Gala in Toronto, attended by over 500 local and international A&D professionals.
- Winners will also receive:
- The AZ Awards trophy, reimagined each year by a prominent designer.
- A complimentary press kit distribution on v2com newswire, ensuring wider global reach.
- A complimentary digital subscription to AZURE Magazine.
An undeniable benefit of entering the AZ Awards is the opportunity to showcase your work to the esteemed AZ Awards jury, representing some of the best minds in architecture, urbanism, interiors, landscape architecture, and product design.
2025 AZ Awards Jury Members
The jury for this year’s AZ Awards includes:
- Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Senior Partner, SLA
- Bahar Ghaemi, Creative Director of Products, Yabu Pushelberg
- Gregory Henriquez, Managing Principal, Henriquez Partners Architects
- Ali McQuaid Mitchell, Founder, Futurestudio
- Sergio Morales, Co-founder, Chevalier Morales
- Angie Jim Osman, Partner, Allies and Morrison
- Manit Rastogi, Founding Partner, Morphogenesis
- Nathan Rich, Partner, Peterson Rich Office
- Amelle Schultz, Principal, Ayers Saint Gross
- Simone Vingerhoets-Ziesmann, EVP for the Americas, Ligne Roset
Show the World What You Have Accomplished!
Download the Submissions Details kit, select your best work, and submit to the 2025 AZ Awards for global recognition!
Categories
The AZ Awards features 31 categories across major architecture and design fields:
- Architecture
- Design
- Interior Design
- Landscape Architecture
- Urban Design
- Experiential Graphic Design
- Concepts
- A+ Award for Student Work
- Social Good
- Environmental Leadership
Entry Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | £65 | January 31 |
| Regular | £65 | February 21 |
| Final Submission | £65 | February 21 |
Prizes and Recognition
| Award | Description |
|---|---|
| AZ Awards Trophy | Reimagined each year by a prominent designer |
| Press Kit Distribution | Complimentary distribution via v2com newswire to a global audience |
| Digital Subscription | Complimentary subscription to AZURE Magazine |
| Gala Recognition | Recognition at the annual AZ Awards Gala in Toronto |
| Media Exposure | Global exposure through AZ Awards’ network of media partners |
Important Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 31 | Early Bird Deadline |
| February 21 | Final Submission Deadline |
| Mid-March | Longlisted Entries Revealed |
| April 17 | Finalists Announced |
| April 17 – May 11 | People’s Choice Voting |
| June 2025 | Winners Revealed at AZ Awards 15th Anniversary Gala in Toronto; Winners and finalists published in July/August issue of AZURE |
About AZURE
AZURE is one of the world’s most influential design and architecture media brands. Now in its 40th year, AZURE provides a unique, multidisciplinary perspective on global currents, renowned design personalities, and relevant industry innovations. It serves as the go-to source of inspiration and information for the architecture and design community. AZURE celebrates inclusive and sustainable design, reporting on innovative and socially responsible people, projects, products, and ideas.
