Association of Licensed Architects
Awards

The 2026 Design Awards are open.

Enter your best project by August 28. Winners are recognized at the gala at Medinah Country Club on November 5. Every project type is eligible, from single-family work to civic buildings.

Through August 28

Enter your project.

Submissions are open to members across every project type, from mixed use and institutional to religious and industrial work.

Fall

The jury reviews.

A jury of practicing architects evaluates each entry on design quality, resolution, and the clarity of the ideas behind it.

November 5

Winners take the stage.

Awards are presented at the gala at Medinah Country Club. Winning work is published in Licensed Architect and recognized before the profession.

Student Merit Awards

Alongside the Design Awards, ALA recognizes emerging architects through the Student Merit Awards, announced publicly to celebrate the next generation. Details for the 2026 program are announced through your chapter and school.

Deadline August 28

Your best work belongs in this room.

For submission requirements or gala details, write to [email protected] or call 847.382.0630. Members receive the call for entries by email.

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