2027 AICA Awards
The AICA Awards recognize exceptional projects shaping the future of infill development in Austin.
Entries are now open for our judged award categories, celebrating excellence across building, design, development, and the many disciplines that bring Austin infill projects to life. As our very first awards program, the 2027 AICA Awards are an opportunity to set the standard for thoughtful, well-crafted infill work in our city.
Each submission will be reviewed by an independent panel of judges based on the criteria established for its category.
individual awards are free
Judge's Wildcard: In addition to a winner in each category, the judges will present a Judge's Wildcard award on Awards Night.
Free Individual Award Categories
All categories carry an entry fee ($175 for your first entry, $125 for each additional entry) except the four individual awards below, which are free to enter. Because these awards are free, self-nominations are not accepted – each nominee must be nominated by someone else.
Recognizes an architect's body of infill work. Cannot be self-nominated.
Recognizes a builder's body of infill work. Cannot be self-nominated.
Recognizes an emerging builder, architect, or designer new to infill work. Peer-submitted nomination; cannot be self-nominated.
Honors an individual who has advanced infill policy or public support. Peer-submitted nomination, voted on by AICA membership; cannot be self-nominated.
Eligibility
The AICA Awards are open to current members of AICA. Membership must be active at the time of entry.
Multiple Entries
You may submit multiple projects and enter a project into more than one eligible category.
A separate entry is required for each category. Each entry is judged independently. Your first entry is $175 and each additional entry is $125. The four free individual award categories are not charged.
How to Enter
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| Review the categories. Click the Categories tab to review each award category and decide where your projects fit best. |
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| Register and pay. Click Register, select the categories you'd like to enter, and pay your entry fees up front: $175 for your first entry and $125 for each additional entry (the four individual award categories are free). |
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| Complete your entries. Once registered, you'll have access to your entries on the entry page, where you can add and update your project materials until the November 15 deadline. |
Click Register to begin your submission.