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Celebrating the exemplary work of Colorado architects.
The AIA Colorado Annual Design Awards honor the most outstanding work of AIA Colorado members and their firms, reinforce the value of great architecture, and highlight members’ positive contributions to the community.
The AIA Colorado Honor Awards recognize the people and teams who are making a difference in the architecture profession and their communities. They’re committed to continually growing as architects, value creating a strong team and recognize the power of architecture in our daily lives.
The 2026 Design + Honor Award submission window closes Friday, June 26th, at Noon.
Closes Friday, June 26th, at Noon.
Learn more about the Design Awards, the project categories, eligibility, and submission instructions here.
View the Honor Awards submission instructions here.
Are you thinking about creating an awards submission but have never gone through the process? Have a question regarding your submission you’d like to ask? Or, are you curious if there are any tips that could make your submissions stand out more?
To support members in preparing strong submissions, the AIA Colorado Awards Committee and AIA Colorado staff will host an upcoming virtual information session on Wednesday, April 29th at noon. This session will provide an overview of the Design and Honor Awards programs, walk through the Submittable platform, and offer practical guidance for first-time applicants and experienced submitters alike. Attendees will also hear directly from architects at BOSS.architecture, four-time 2025 Design Award winners, as they share insights into their successful approach.
Whether you are ready to submit or just beginning to explore the process, this is a valuable opportunity to gain clarity, ask questions, and strengthen your entry ahead of the June deadline.
September 17th at Mile High Station
2026 Design + Honor Award Celebration will take place Thursday, September 17th, at Mile High Station, in Denver. Each year, over 300 attendees celebrate 20+ project winners and 9+ individual award recipients. The event is not only fun and informative, but attendees enjoy fantastic food and drinks, beautiful musical performances, and meaningful time to mingle.
Take advantage of the venue’s giant video screen and open floor plan that allows attendees to freely move throughout the space. Short remarks will be made from stage while Awards are announced via video, allowing our sponsors’ names and logos multiple opportunities to be heard and seen.
Sponsorship info is available here.
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