Australian Urban Design Awards 2026
Australia’s national awards recognising excellence in urban design, policy, research and built‑environment outcomes.
Location: Various across Australia; winners announced at Parliament House, Canberra
Date: 24 March 2026
The Australian Urban Design Awards convene Australia’s leading urban design, architecture and planning institutions to honour outstanding contributions to urban form, public spaces, policy frameworks, and advocacy.
The 2026 Awards are co‑hosted by the Planning Institute of Australia, the Australian Institute of Architects and the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects, and are open to built projects, strategic design and policy proposals, research and advocacy works, as well as individuals demonstrating exceptional leadership in urban design. Projects and proposals are evaluated on their impact on livability, community benefit, urban performance, sustainability and design quality.
Shortlisted entries will be published online 3 March 2026 and the result will be announced at a presentation event in Canberra on 24 March 2026.
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