Architects are invited to submit projects for the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada?s (RAIC) prestigious awards program. They may enter their work or nominate a colleague or leader in the profession to be recognized for contributions to the built environment. The ten awards honour a wide range of achievements in the architectural profession.
The RAIC administers the largest architecture awards program in Canada, recognizing excellence in the field. The program seeks to increase public awareness of architecture, contribute to the development of the discipline and practice of architecture, and promote collective learning on the part of the architectural community. Award recipients are selected by a jury or peer-assessment committee.
Recipients of these awards receive either a medal or plaque, and will be announced in spring 2017. The awards ceremony will take place during the RAIC Festival of Architecture taking place May 24-27, 2017 in Ottawa. All awards are by submission except for the Gold Medal, the Advocate for Architecture Award and the Prix du XXe Siècle, which are by nomination. The cost for submission ranges from $0 to $350. The awards are: Gold Medal

The Gold Medal is the highest honour that the RAIC can bestow in recognition of a significant and lasting contribution to Canadian architecture. It is considered a lifetime achievement in the profession. Past winners include renowned architects such as Brian MacKay-Lyons, FRAIC, Peter Busby, FRAIC, and Dougl...