AZURE is thrilled to invite submissions to the 2026 AZ Awards, which recognizes innovation in architecture, interiors, product design, urban design and more.
The AZ Awards is an international measure for excellence that platforms the world’s top designers and attracts entries from firms worldwide, both emerging and established.
This is a unique opportunity for designers, architects, urban designers, developers, clients, manufacturers and students to get their work seen by our jury of international experts and receive global recognition. Longlisted entries will be published online. Winners and shortlisted entries get published online and in print in the July/August 2026 AZURE issue.
The completion date of submitted projects should be within the past three years, i.e. anytime between 1 November 2022 and 31 December 2025.
The AZ Awards recognizes excellence in 31 subcategories of 11 main themes:
- Design
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Interiors
- Urban Design
- Experiential Graphic Design
- Concepts
- Emerging
- A+ Award for Student Work
- Social Good
- Environmental Leadership
Winners and finalists of the AZ Awards receive unparalleled international exposure and recognition in myriad ways:
- The AZ Awards trophy – one-of-a-kind trophy is re-imagined each year by a prominent designer, and produced in limited editions exclusively for the AZ Awards
- Recognition of their achievements in print and online
- Global exposure through AZURE’s international media partners
- A complimentary press kit distribution on v2com newswire
- Student winner receives a $5,000 CAD cash prize
Founded in 2011, the AZ Awards is AZURE’s international architecture and design competition recognizing the world’s best projects, products, and ideas. Known for its influence in the global design community, the program, now in its 16th year, celebrates innovation, creativity, and excellence in design.
AZ Awards 2026 – Entry Fees
- Early-bird Fees:
- A+ Award for Student Work: $35 per submission
- All other categories: $250 for the first submission; $225 for the second submission; $200 for the third and all subsequent submissions
- Regular Fees:
- A+ Award for Student Work: $45 per submission
- All other categories: $275 for the first submission; $250 for the second submission; $225 for the third and all subsequent submissions
Each entry includes a 1-year digital subscription to AZURE Magazine.