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!
Please click here to view the 2026 Call for Entries. 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:
Please note that we are accepting FINAL PHOTOGRAPHY only for this competition. Submission photography containing renderings and/or design modifications will not be considered and can be withdrawn from the competition.
Please click here to register for the 2026 Design Awards (BUILT) Category.
Please click here to register for the 2026 Next LA (UNBUILT) Category.
DEADLINES
Your registration form and fee must be submitted via Submittable no later than Monday, May 25th, 2026 (11:00 pm PST.)
The submission period will be from June 2nd 2026 – July 23, 2026. All award submittals are due on Thursday, July 23, 2026 (11:00 pm PST).
We look forward to seeing your incredible work!
Sustainability Informational Q&A’s
We will be having 2 Sustainability Informational Q&A’s on June 8th and June 15th. More info forthcoming.
Curious about past 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 27
$195 – First Entry
$185 – Each Additional Entry
$50 – Students (Next LA Only!)
Regular Registration
April 28 – May 11
$265 – First Entry
$245 – Each Additional Entry
$55 – Students (Next LA Only!)
Late Registration
May 12 – May 25
$285 – First Entry
$265 – Each Additional Entry
$55 – Students (Next LA Only!)
KEY DATES
Registration Opens:
April 6, 2026
Registration Closes:
May 25, 2026
Submissions Open:
June 2, 2026
Submissions Close:
July 23, 2026
Jury Day:
September 25, 2026
Awards Ceremony:
October – TBD
EVENT DETAILS
TBD
PROGRAM
TBD
PRESS RELEASE
TBD
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
2026 Opportunities Coming Soon!
