The 15th Anniversary of the AZ Awards presents more opportunities than ever for architects and designers to receive global recognition for excellence in 31 categories.
AZURE is thrilled to invite submissions to the 2025 AZ Awards, which recognizes innovation in architecture, interiors, product design, urban design and more. Entrants are encouraged to submit their best work by February 21, 2025. Celebrating a milestone 15th anniversary in 2025, 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.
Why Enter the AZ Awards?
Entering the AZ Awards means more than just the possibility of winning—it’s an opportunity for architects and designers to be seen, be celebrated, and make their mark in the global design community. It’s a launchpad for careers and ideas for emerging talents and established firms alike.
The AZ Awards provides unparalleled global exposure and recognition:
AZ Awards Jury 2025
Work will be reviewed by the prestigious 2025 AZ Awards Jury:
Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Senior Partner, SLA
Bahar Ghaemi, Creative Director of Products, Yabu Pushelberg
Gregory Henriquez, Managing Principal, Henriquez Partners Architects
Ali McQuaid Mitchell, Founder, Futurestudio
Sergio Morales, Co-founder, Chevalier Morales
Angie Jim Osman, Partner, Allies & Morrison
Rahul Srivastava, Co-Founder, Urbz
Nathan Rich, Partner, Peterson Rich Office
Amelle Schultz, Principal, Ayers Saint Gross
Simone Vingerhoets-Ziesmann, EVP for the Americas, Ligne Roset
Published in AZURE
Winners will be published in the print and digital editions of the July/August issue of AZURE Magazine, online on azuremagazine.com and on the digital platforms of our international network of architecture and design media partners.
• Published by AZURE’s Media Network: Expanded worldwide exposure via AZURE’s international media partners.
• Celebrated at the AZ Awards 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 coveted AZ Awards trophy, reimagined each year by a prominent designer (the likes of which have included Marie-Christine Dorner, Luca Nichetto, Michael Anastassiades, Philippe Malouin, Karim Rashid, and Ini Archibong). See our previous trophies here and look for announcements later this year about the 2025 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.
All entrants will receive a complimentary digital subscription to AZURE, staying connected to the latest design trends, industry insights, and global innovation.
What’s New for 2025:
• EMERGING Awards: For firms established within the past 10 years and celebrating a body of work in each of the AZ Awards four top categories: Design, Architecture, Landscape and Interiors.
• New subcategories in Interiors: Retail & Hospitality, Healthcare, Workspace and Institutional.
• New subcategory in Design: The Housewares and Tech Products subcategory accepts products such as tableware, textiles, home electronics and office accessories.
• More exposure – publishing the long-list: For the first time ever, AZURE will publish the longlist online ahead of the jury-selected shortlist, celebrating more projects than ever before.
Recognizing Excellence in 31 subcategories of 10 main themes:
• Design
• Architecture
• Landscape Architecture
• Interiors
• Urban Design
• Experiential Graphic Design
• Concepts
• Emerging
• A+ Award for Student Work
• Social Good and Environmental Leadership
Submissions close Friday, February 21, 2025 (early-bird deadline is January 31, 2025). Online entry portal and more information at awards.azuremagazine.com
The 2025 AZ Awards is Presented by Fisher & Paykel and Keilhauer, and Sponsored by Colombo and Ligne Roset. Gala Sponsor is Landscape Forms.
About AZURE
Based in Toronto, AZURE is an internationally renowned media company that has charted the world of architecture and design for 40 years. Through its print, digital, and experiential platforms, AZURE showcases exceptional projects from Canada and around the world. It features the most innovative practitioners in the creative fields, along with in-depth reports on major industry trends and directions.
Important Dates
January 31
Early bird deadline
February 21
Competition closes
April 17
Finalists announced and People’s Choice voting launched
May 18
People’s Choice voting closes
June 19
Winners revealed – Winners and finalists are celebrated at the AZ Awards Gala in Toronto and get published online and in print in the AZ Awards Annual – AZURE’s July/August issue.
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