The Royal Institute of British Architects has been celebrating outstanding work in the built environment for over 180 years. Our awards and prizes are regarded internationally as a mark of excellence, recognising the best architecture, architects, research, and students.
Our UK Awards include some of the biggest awards in architecture, such as the Stirling Prize. See previous winners from across our regions and find everything you need to enter
Our International Awards are architecture’s highest global accolades, celebrating projects from around the world. See previous winners and find everything you need to enter
Entries for RIBA Awards are currently closed, and will re-open in autumn 2026. Find out more about the awards we present, entry requirements, and key dates below.
Given in recognition of a lifetime's work, the Royal Gold Medal is given to a person or group of people who have had a significant influence 'either directly or indirectly on the advancement of architecture'
RIBA Honorary Fellowships are awarded annually to people who have made a particular contribution to architecture in its broadest sense
Rewarding talent, promoting innovation, and encouraging excellence in the study of architecture worldwide
Celebrating the best research in the fields of architecture and the built environment
Given to an individual or practice, that has recently made a major contribution internationally to both the theory and practice of architecture
Awarded biennially in recognition of an outstanding contribution to architectural education
RIBA Competitions deliver choice, inspiration, and value to clients through expertly run architectural design competitions; explore current and past competitions
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