Australian Institute of Architects Awards and Prizes

The National Architecture Awards are held in late October or early November each year and have been presented annually since 1981.

[2] Shortlisted entrants are drawn from relevant State and Territory awards programs held earlier in the year (usually in June or July).

[8] The AIA Gold Medal is the highest individual honour awarded by the Australian Institute of Architects and has been presented annually since 1960.

The address provides the winner a forum to discuss their work, insights and principles and to reflect on the state of the profession at the time.

[9] The most recent winner is Philip Thalis, Sydney based architect and urbanist, awarded the Gold Medal in 2024.

[10] This award honours architect, academic and gender equity advocate Paula Whitman (1960–2006).

The Prize recognises architect, educator and academic Neville Quarry AM (1933–2004), a long time Professor of Architecture and Faculty Dean at University of Technology, Sydney.

[44] This prize first presented in 2011 recognises individuals, organisations or groups that demonstrate leadership contributing to advances in the environmental sustainability of architecture and the environment.

The William J. Mitchell Prize recognises significant contribution by an Australian to architecture internationally.