AZURE is thrilled to invite submissions to the 2026 AZ Awards, which recognizes innovation in architecture, interiors, product design, urban design and more. Entrants are encouraged to submit their best work at azure.awardsplatform.com by February 13, 2026 (early-bird deadline is January 23, 2026). 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.
The AZ Awards recognizes excellence in 31 subcategories of 11 main themes:
- Environmental Leadership
- Design
- Architecture
- Landscape Architecture
- Interiors
- Urban Design
- Experiential Graphic Design
- Concepts
- Emerging
- A+ Award for Student Work
- Social Good
Winners and finalists of the AZ Awards receive unparalleled international exposure and recognition in myriad ways:
Adjudication by a standout International Jury: The first third of our AZ Awards 2026 panel of jurors is confirmed! They are Jonathan Garnett, Creative Partner, Modellus Novus (New York), Jonas Pettersson and John Löfgren, Co-Founders, Form Us With Love (Stockholm) and Loreta Castro Reguera, Co-Founder, Taller Capital (Mexico City)
Publication in AZURE: Winners will be published in the print and digital editions of the July/August 2026 issue of AZURE Magazine, online on azuremagazine.com and on the digital platforms of our international network of architecture and design media partners.
Celebration at our Gala: Winners will receive recognition at the annual AZ Awards gala in Toronto, attended by 500+ local and international A&D professionals.
AZ Awards Trophy: Winners take home the AZ Awards trophy, reimagined each year by a prominent designer (the likes of which have included Oskar Zieta, Marie-Christine Dorner, Luca Nichetto, Michael Anastassiades, Philippe Malouin, Karim Rashid, and Ini Archibong). Look for announcements early next year about the 2026 AZ Awards trophy designer!
Press Coverage: Winners also receive a complimentary press kit distribution on v2com newswire, allowing their work to reach a wider audience globally.
Submissions open: Nov 10, 2025
Early-bird deadline: Jan 23, 2026
Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Finalists announced: Apr 17, 2026
People’s Choice Voting: Apr 17 to May 8, 2026
AZ Awards Gala: Late June (Date TBA)
