The AIA Los Angeles Design Awards honors excellence in the BUILT (Design Awards) and UNBUILT (Next LA Awards) design categories.
2026 Design Awards Programing is currently in full gear, and we are excited for another great year honoring stellar projects!
The Call for Entries will be announced soon. Early Bird Registration is now open for both categories.
IMPORTANT – Please Read
In keeping with the integrity of the Design Awards (BUILT) projects, please see a vital requirement below:
We are not going to accept renderings, and/or any design modifications; we will accept final photography only.
Please click here to register for the 2026 Design Awards (BUILT) Category.
Please click here to register for the 2026 Next LA (UNBUILT) Category.
We look forward to seeing your incredible work!
Curious about the Design Awards? Check out the 2025 Design Awards photos here!
View images of the 2025 Design Award Winners
View images of the 2025 Next LA Winners
REGISTRATION & PRICING
Early Bird Registration
April 6 – April 20
$195 – First Entry
$185 – Each Additional Entry
$50 – Students (Next LA Only!)
Regular Registration
April 21 – May 5
$265 – First Entry
$245 – Each Additional Entry
$55 – Students (Next LA Only!)
Late Registration
May 6 – May 21
$285 – First Entry
$265 – Each Additional Entry
$55 – Students (Next LA Only!)
KEY DATES
Registration Opens:
April 6, 2026
Registration Closes:
May 21, 2026
Submissions Open:
June 1, 2026
Submissions Close:
June 30, 2026
Jury Day:
TBD
Awards Ceremony:
TBD
EVENT DETAILS
TBD
PROGRAM
TBD
PRESS RELEASE
TBD
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2026 Opportunities Coming Soon!
