Nominations 2026–27

Every remarkable project has a story. Share yours with a jury that values vision, precision, and architectural integrity.

01Eligibility

02Applicant Details

03Leadership Record

05Review & Submit

Step 01

Eligibility

07Women in Architectural LeadershipAge 45 or over

Your standing

Do you hold a valid Council of Architecture (COA) registration certificate?*

The certificate is uploaded at Step 02. Nominations are open to practising architects only.

Your age as on 1 January 2026*

This category is open to women architects aged 45 or over as on 1 January 2026.

Confirmation*

Location

Nominations are open to practitioners based in the 18 listed cities and their adjoining townships only.

City*State

Have you secured all permissions, consents and usage rights for the material you will submit?*

Shortlisted and winning entries may be published, exhibited or displayed across the Awards' print, digital and promotional platforms.

Filled once. If you nominate a second project, this carries over.

Applicant Name*

Website / Instagram / LinkedIn Profile*Firm / OrganisationCity*Designation*State*Email Address*Years of Practice*Mobile Number*WhatsApp Number* Same as my mobile numberDate of Birth*

Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026 and verifies category eligibility.

Council of Architecture Registration No.*Architect Profile*0/100 words

Upload COA Registration Certificate*

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Personal Profile Photograph

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Your career, your influence, and the record that backs both.

Professional Profile and Career Summary*0/300 words

Leadership criteria

Leadership Philosophy and Approach and Leadership*0/500 wordsAdvancement of Inclusion and Equity*0/300 wordsInstitution-Building, mentorship and Organisational Impact*0/500 words

Supporting documents

Leadership Roles and Major Achievements*

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Portfolio of Significant Projects or Initiatives*

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Evidence of Mentorship, Institution-Building or Advocacy*

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Awards, Publications and Recognitions*

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Write it here — no separate document to prepare. Drawings go in as PDFs, A4 or A3, up to 50 MB each.

The narrative

Project Description*0/300 wordsDesign Challenge*0/250 wordsDesign Solution*0/300 wordsWhy This Project Deserves the Award*0/300 wordsLocal Context, Culture or Community Relevance*0/250 wordsMaterial and Surface Strategy*0/200 wordsSustainability Statement*0/100 wordsClient Testimonial or Self-Declaration*0/100 words

Category criteria

Leadership Philosophy and Approach and Leadership*0/500 wordsAdvancement of Inclusion and Equity*0/300 wordsInstitution-Building, mentorship and Organisational Impact*0/500 words

Mandatory documents

Project Data Sheet*

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Site Plans*

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Architectural Drawings*

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Still Photographs or Films*

Choose Still photography or Videography to upload media.

Optional — but shortlisted entries almost always have them

Additional Plans

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Sections

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3D Views

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Applicant Details

Name: Not provided
Firm: Not provided
Designation: Not provided
Email: Not provided
Mobile: Not provided
WhatsApp: Not provided
Registration: Not provided

Leadership Record

Professional Profile and Career Summary: Not provided
Leadership Philosophy and Approach and Leadership: Not provided
Advancement of Inclusion and Equity: Not provided
Institution-Building, mentorship and Organisational Impact: Not provided
Supporting documents: Not provided

I confirm and attest that the information provided is accurate and complete. Projects completed within the last 10 years (2016–2026) from the listed cities and adjoining townships. Practicing Architects with a valid Council of Architecture (COA) registration certificate. I agree to the Awards Terms and Conditions, and accept that the Jury has final discretion.