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The Entry Process
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Winning an Award
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The Entry Process
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Can I log in with my existing Architizer username & password?
Please use your Architizer login credentials to access your Vision Awards account. Click here to login or create an Architizer account.
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What assets do I need to enter the Vision Awards?
Below is a list of everything you will need to submit to the Vision Awards.
Entrant details (name, contact information, URL)- Note that student entrants should use their university email address to register.
Concept Categories:- Up to 6 images (jpeg or png file; 20mb max per file) and up to 1 video (mpg, flv or mp4 file; 300mb max per file)
- Project Description (150 word maximum)
- Single image (jpeg or png file; 20mb max) or video (mpg, flv or mp4 file; 300mb max)
- Image or Video Description (150 word maximum)
- Up to 12 images (jpeg or png file; 20mb max per file) and/or up to 6 videos (mpg, flv or mp4 file; 300mb max per file)
- Creator Statement (300 word maximum)
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Can I withdraw my entry? Will I get a refund?
You may withdraw your entry by emailing visionawards@architizer.com. Refunds WILL be issued for entries that are withdrawn within 48hrs of being submitted. Refunds WILL NOT be issued for entries withdrawn after 48hrs of being submitted.
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How can I be sure you have received my entry?
You will see a confirmation page noting your entry number and will also receive a confirmation email acknowledging receipt of your entry. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 24hrs, please email visionawards@architizer.com.
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How can I change my entry?
The following information can be changed on an entry any time prior to the close of the selected entry period.
- Contact Information
- Description or Statement
- Images and/or videos
Please email customer service at visionawards@architizer.com for further information and to request changes.
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Do you have to be based in the United States to participate?
No. The Architizer Vision Awards is a global awards program.
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Does the entry description need to be in English?
Yes. In order to ensure our judges are able to review and score your work we require your descriptions to be submitted in English.
Categories
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Which category should I enter?
The Architizer Vision Awards has over 50 categories broken up into Concept Categories, Vision Categories, and Visionary Categories.
The Concept Categories reward unbuilt projects that present bold ideas for the future of architecture--whether rethinking housing, transportation, public space, or sustainability, these categories recognize speculative designs that push boundaries and address contemporary challenges.
The Vision Categories celebrate every aspect of architectural representation, from early sketches and conceptual renderings to photographs and videos of a built project, as well as awards for physical models.
The Visionary Categories honor the achievements of talented creators across both the Concept and Vision categories listed above, forming a definitive "who's who" of visionaries for the AEC industry.
There is no limit to how many works you can submit or the number of categories you can enter, and it is possible to win multiple times. The Architizer Vision Awards reserves the right to move entries to other categories if it is clearly appropriate to do so. If this is the case, you will be notified by email.
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Can I enter more than one category?
Yes. There is no limit to how many works can be submitted or how many categories you can enter, and it is possible to win multiple times. The higher number of entries submitted, the better your chances to win!
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I entered a project or image in the A+Awards. Can I resubmit it for a Vision Award?
Yes! Submissions and/or visual assets previously entered in Architizer’s A+Awards program are eligible for the Vision Awards, providing they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.
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Can I resubmit an entry from the previous Vision Awards season?
Yes. Submissions previously entered in the Vision Awards can be resubmitted this season, providing they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.
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Can I submit a project in one of the Concept categories, and an individual image or video from that project in one of the Vision categories?
Yes! Visual assets from a project-based “Concept” entry can also be submitted for accolades in the Vision categories, providing they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.
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How to can I apply for a “Best of the Year” award?
The Best of the Year Awards may be entered during any entry period as an add on to an existing entry for a fee of $95. To enter, fill out the submission form for a Vision Awards entry in the Vision or Concept category of your choice. When you arrive at the Entry Information page, navigate down to the “Best of the Year” section and click the check box to put your entry in the running for extra recognition.
Submissions
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Is judging anonymous?
No. The entrant’s identity will be visible to Jurors and Architizer Editors during judging.
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What file types can I submit?
Images – (20MB max; jpg, jpeg or png file format)Videos – (300mb max; mpg, flv or mp4 file format; maximum length 10 minutes)
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How many files can I submit?
Concept Categories:- Up to 6 images (jpeg or png file; 20mb max) and/or
- Up to 1 video (mpg, flv or mp4 file; 300mb max)
- Single image (jpeg or png file; 20mb max) or
- Single Video (mpg, flv or mp4 file; 300mb max)
- Up to 12 images (jpeg or png file; 20mb max per file) and/or
- Up to 6 videos (mpg, flv or mp4 file; 300mb max per file)
Judging
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Who is on the Architizer Vision Awards jury?
The Vision Awards Jury comprises practitioners and thought leaders from the worlds of architecture, design, technology and media, each with a special connection to reimagining our built environment. The jury includes leaders who are bringing forward-looking architecture to the public today, either through their extraordinary designs, built projects or imagery. For entrants and winners, this is an opportunity to get your work in front of people who are shaping the future of architecture — from concept to completed work. Click here to see the full jury.
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What is the 2025 Vision Awards timeline?
Below is a timeline of the Vision Awards program:
2025 Vision Awards Opens April 21, 2025 Early Entry Deadline May 9, 2025 Main Entry Deadline June 6, 2025 Final Entry Deadline July 4, 2025 Extended Entry Deadline July 18, 2025 Jury Voting August 2025 Winners Announced September 2025
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Can you explain how the submissions are judged?
Please see judging process and criteria.
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Is it possible to receive the judges rating and/or comments for my work?
Unfortunately due to the high volume of entries, the Architizer Vision Awards cannot offer individual comments to its entrants. Select quotes from jurors will be included in editorial coverage for notable entries.
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When will winners be announced?
Winners will be announced in September 2025.
Winning an Award
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How many entrants win Vision Awards?
For each Vision Awards category, two accolades are up for grabs: The Jurors’ Choice Award, selected by an expert jury of industry experts and thought leaders, and the Editors’ Choice Award, selected by Architizer’s Editorial Team from the shortlisted nominees in each category. The shortlisted nominees will comprise up to five top-scoring entries, as marked by the Vision Awards Jury.
Entrants can also opt in to the Editor’s “Best of the Year” Awards, for which Architizer’s editors will develop a shortlist and award one “Best of the Year” accolade in each of the six main category groups (drawing, model, rendering, photograph, video and architectural concept).
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Do you hold an event?
Due to the global nature of the program, Architizer does not host a worldwide Vision Awards event. Speaking events, networking opportunities and editorial spotlights will be made available to select winners. Winners from around the globe can celebrate their achievements online and in the media, alongside Architizer’s vast international community. Finalists and Winners will be notified of in-person awards celebrations as they are scheduled.
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What do I get if I win an Architizer Vision Award or if my entry is chosen as a Finalist?
Winners receive:- Listing in the Winners' Gallery on Architizer.com
- Feature in the How to Visualize Architecture publication
- Inclusion in the Official Winners Announcement
- Inclusion in one or more Vision Awards editorial features on Architizer.com
- Inclusion in one or more albums featuring Vision Awards Winners on Architizer’s Instagram (1.6M followers).
- Digital certificate highlighting your achievement
- Custom social assets and licensing to use digital badges for 1 year
- Opportunities for additional exposure across Architizer.com
- Other live and virtual opportunities for select Winners
Finalists receive:- Listing in the Winners' Gallery on Architizer.com as a Finalist
- Inclusion in the Official Winners Announcement as a Finalist
- Licensing to use digital badges for 1 year
- Opportunities for additional exposure across Architizer.com
In addition, select finalists will be included in editorial features on Architizer.com and highlighted across Architizer’s social media channels to 4.75M followers.
Miscellaneous
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Can I rent the list of Architizer Vision Awards entrants or winners?
No. We do not rent or sell our entrant or winner lists.
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Publication Inclusion
Architizer reserves the right to edit materials provided by entrants for inclusion in the annual How to Visualize Architecture guide. Entrants will be notified regarding their materials and participation prior to publication.
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Can my organization sponsor the Architizer Vision Awards?
Interested in sponsoring or partnering with The Architizer Vision Awards? Opportunities include category sponsorship, virtual and live exhibitions, custom prizing for winners and more. To learn more about becoming a partner, email visionawards@architizer.com.