The AZ Awards 2024, an internationally celebrated architecture and design competition, stands as a prestigious platform for recognizing excellence in design and architecture. Initiated by AZURE Magazine in 2011, the competition has rapidly gained momentum and recognition, becoming a significant benchmark for architectural and design brilliance globally. It is not just a competition but a showcase of innovative ideas and groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of design and architecture. The AZ Awards is open to a wide range of disciplines including architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, and more, making it a diverse and inclusive platform for creative professionals worldwide.
Year after year, the competition attracts entries from some of the most forward-thinking and innovative firms across the globe. The categories cover various aspects of design and architecture, such as residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, lighting fixtures and schemes, furniture, and even conceptual designs and student works. This broad category range allows the AZ Awards to encapsulate a wide array of creative endeavors, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the current trends and future directions in the design and architectural spheres. By participating, designers and architects gain the opportunity to have their work scrutinized and celebrated by an international audience, including industry experts and peers.
The significance of the AZ Awards extends beyond just the accolades; it offers a unique opportunity for professionals and students in the design and architecture fields to receive international exposure and acknowledgment. Winners and finalists are celebrated at a gala event in Toronto, and their work is published in both the print and digital editions of AZURE Magazine, a leading voice in contemporary design. Additionally, their projects are featured on AZURE’s digital and social platforms, providing substantial visibility within the global design community. This extensive coverage not only highlights the awardees’ accomplishments but also inspires the broader architectural and design industries by showcasing innovative and sustainable solutions to design challenges. The AZ Awards, through its extensive reach and influence, continues to set the standard for excellence in design and architecture on a global stage.
For the A+ Award for Student Work, the fee is $45 per submission. For all other categories, the fee is $195 for the first submission, $175 for the second, and $150 for each subsequent submission.
Eligibility
Open to designers and design firms across all disciplines, architects, landscape architects, architectural firms, developers, post-secondary students enrolled in design and architecture programs in 2023, clients, and manufacturers. Projects must be completed by December 31, 2023, and concepts should have been developed or presented for the first time in 2022.
Prize
Winners and finalists are celebrated at the AZ Awards Gala in Toronto, published in the print and digital editions of the AZ Awards Annual, and featured on various online and social channels.