Apply for Rising Star in Architecture

This category recognises the architect that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of their organisation or the sector as a whole.

‘Rising Star’ has no reference to age. If you have been licensed to practice architecture fewer than 10 years by the submission deadline, then you are eligible.

The person can be nominated by themselves or anyone inside or outside their organisation, but please ensure you have their permission to do so

Please note: If you have played a key role in a project submitted into any of the ‘Building of the Year’ categories, you may enter this category by addressing the first two criteria points only (1 A4 page max.) and merging this with a copy of the relevant ‘Building’ submission: only 1 merged PDF document can be submitted.

If you do not intend to enter the ‘Building of the Year’ categories, please address each of the criteria listed below in your 5 A4 page submission in a clear  manner, laying out any additional information – photos, plans, tables, graphics, videos etc. - so that it is easy and clear to understand.

• Career Summary: Please include a summary that describes career to date, age and qualifications.
• Highlight: What has been the real stand-out highlight for you in the last year? If you’ve done anything especially innovative make sure you explain this too.
• Project(s): Please provide a description of the project(s) worked on over the past 18 months including the brief, dates of commencement and completion and the contract value.
• Challenges / Innovation: Highlight any especially challenging aspects or innovations involved in the project(s), and include a brief description of them where relevant.
• Please include any other statements or facts that support your entry, including a testimonial from a client or the nominee’s head of department or supervisor if possible.