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Awards

The OAA Awards runs on a two-year cycle. It includes the Design Excellence Awards, Best Emerging Practice, and career achievement awards (like the Lifetime Design Achievement and the Medal of Service) in even years (2024, 2026, etc.) alternating with SHIFT Challenge program in odd years. (2025, 2027 etc.) The SHIFT Architecture Challenge  was created to highlight the distinct contribution that the architecture profession and architectural thinking bring to addressing key societal issues.

The 2026 OAA Awards Call for Entries is now open!

 

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2026 OAA Awards - Call for Entries Now Open!
The OAA is now inviting submissions for its biennial OAA Awards program. These awards showcase the best in built projects by Ontario practices and achievements by architects. The Deadline is  Monday, January 19, 2026.

Image Credits (Left to Right):

Top Row - (1) Practice: Baird Sampson Neuert Architects, in association with SableARC Studio. Photo Credit: Brady McCloskey. (2) Practice: KPMB Architects. Photo: Tom Arban Photography. (3) Practice: DIALOG Ontario Inc. Photo: James Brittain (4) Practice: Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc. and Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects. Photo: Chris Lee. (5) Practice: MJMA. Photo: Scott Norsworthy.

Bottom Row - (6) Practice: MJMA in association with Raimondo + Associates Architects Inc. Photo: Scott Norsworthy. (7) Practice: NORR Architects & Engineers Ltd. in association with Renzo Piano Building Workshop S.A.S. Photo: Scott Norsworthy. (8) Practice: Moriyama Teshima Architects and Bélanger Salach Architecture. Photo: Tom Arban Photography. (9) Practice: LGA Architectural Partners Ltd. Photo: Doublespace Photography. (10) Practice: LAMAS Architecture Ltd. Photo: Felix Michaud.

OAA Awards Programs

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OAA Award Categories
The Awards highlights the best in architectural design, thinking and innovation by OAA members.  The OAA Awards program offers Ontario architects, Licensed Technologists, students and interns an opportunity to showcase their best work and recognize their peers. Click on the link below to see more information on all of the Award categories.
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SHIFT2025 Selections
The OAA announced the six selections for the SHIFT2025 Challenge, which focused on the theme of "Reshaping Communities." The teams behind the projects were celebrated at the SHIFT Challenge Celebration and are featured on the SHIFT Challenge Website and the SHIFT 2025 Book.
OAA Awards - Gallery of Winners

OAA Awards Gallery of Winners

Search here to find past and current OAA Awards and SHIFT winning projects and recipients. 

References

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OAA Contract Suite

Did you know the OAA offers free contracts for its members and the general public? These downloadable standardized contracts make it easier for all to enter into fair, balanced business relationships.

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Check out the OAA BlOAAg! We are currently featuring our 2025 Queen's Park Picks celebrating communities' unique architectural heritage and the rich legacy of architecture in Ontario.

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Events Calendar

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