AZ Awards 2025 – Architecture and Design Competition

Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence: The AZ Awards 2025

The prestigious AZ Awards marks its 15th anniversary in 2025, and the call for entries is now open to participants worldwide. Organized by AZURE Magazine, this international competition celebrates outstanding achievements in architecture and design, honoring innovation and creativity while spotlighting the best projects, products, and ideas globally.

What Makes the AZ Awards Special?

The AZ Awards offer an unparalleled platform for designers, architects, urban planners, developers, clients, manufacturers, and students to showcase their work. All entries will be reviewed by an esteemed panel of international experts, with longlisted submissions gaining online exposure. Winners and finalists enjoy a feature in the print and digital versions of AZURE Magazine’s annual AZ Awards issue, reaching a global audience.

Award Categories for 2025

This year’s competition includes the following categories:

• Design

• Architecture

• Landscape Architecture

• Interiors

• Urban Design

• Experiential Graphic Design

• Concepts

• Student Work

• Social Good and Environmental Leadership

• Emerging Awards – a new addition for 2025!
  

What Do Winners Receive?

• A custom-designed AZ Awards trophy, reimagined annually by a prominent designer and crafted exclusively for the event.

• Publication in print and online, ensuring global recognition.

• International exposure through AZURE’s media partners.

• A complimentary press kit distribution via the v2com newswire.

• The Student Winner receives a $5,000 cash prize.
  

Why Enter the AZ Awards?

Since its inception in 2011, the AZ Awards has evolved into a benchmark for excellence in design and architecture. Its influence attracts entries from the world’s most innovative firms and individuals, making it a premier stage to showcase cutting-edge creativity and visionary ideas.

Entry Fees for 2025

Early-bird Fees:

• Student Work: $35 per submission.

• Other Categories:

  • $250 for the first submission.

  • $225 for the second submission.

  • $200 for the third and subsequent submissions.

    
    

Regular Fees:

• Student Work: $45 per submission.

• Other Categories:

  • $275 for the first submission.

  • $250 for the second submission.

  • $225 for the third and subsequent submissions.
    

Every entry comes with a 1-year digital subscription to AZURE Magazine, adding extra value to your participation.

Join the AZ Awards 2025 and make your mark on the international stage of architecture and design excellence!