
The AIA Silicon Valley Design Awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements in architecture and design of Silicon Valley individuals and organizations as well as celebrates the distinguished work of architects and related professionals from afar who contribute to the framework of our local built environment. The program serves to inform the public of the breadth and value of architectural practice.
Entry Registration is NOW OPEN!
Project Submission Portal Opens: January 21st, 2025!
Entry Submission Deadlines:
Main Categories
February 28th, 2025
Special Award Categories
February 28th, 2025
Design Awards Ceremony
Los Altos Community Center
May 8th, 2025
Submission Instructions
Please read through all these instructions before submitting your project(s).
Step 1: Register
Complete registration by February 28th, 2025.
- Required of both design awards and special awards submission.
Step 2: Download Forms
Download and complete the following required forms. These will need to be uploaded under the Required Forms section of the project submission form.
- Main Categories:
PowerPoint Template
Special Awards Categories:
Special Awards PowerPoint Template - Architect’s Release Form
- Photographer’s Release Form
- Uncompensated Interns Form
- Common App (Optional)
View our 2025 Design Awards Guidelines for reference.
Step 3: Submit Project
Complete your project submission here by February 28th, 2025.
- Make sure to include your registration Order Number with your project submission.
Main Categories & Eligibility
Entrants must be licensed architects. Members of the AIA Silicon Valley may submit projects completed after December 2011 located anywhere. Non-Members can submit only projects built in the County of Santa Clara after December 2011.
Special Awards & Eligibility
Through its Special Awards program, the Chapter recognizes outstanding achievements in four distinct areas. Open to active members of the AIA Silicon Valley.
Previous Design Award Winners
CSU Monterey Bay – Joel & Dena Gambord Business & Information Building
HMC Architects
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2018
Central + Wolfe
HOK
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2023
LPA San Jose Office
LPA, Inc.
Honor Award
Category: Interior Architecture
Year: 2014
Invicta Towers
Steinberg Hart
People's Choice Award
Category:
Year: 2018
San Jose City College, Career Education Center
Steinberg Hart
Citation Award
Category: Unbuilt / Research / Competition
Year: 2023
The EcoCenter
Cody Anderson Wasney Architects
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2014
Salinas Gateway Senior Apartments
OJK Architects
Citation Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2014
636 Waverley
Hayes Group Architects + David Kleiman, Assoc. AIA + Paula Shaviv, AIA
Honor Award
Category: Architecture
Year: 2018