The annual OAA Awards program was established in 1988 and offers Ontario architects, students and interns an opportunity to showcase their best work and increase public appreciation of the services provided by the architectural profession. The Awards highlights the best in architectural design and innovation by Ontario Architects. Winners of the OAA Awards include both emerging talent and some of the provinces' most established architecture practices. Award recipients are honoured at the annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Ceremony that takes place in May. As the OAA is now accepting Entries for the 2017 OAA Awards, this mini-blOAAg series on “Spotlight on OAA Awards” will highlight the various categories of awards given by the OAA annually.
Best Emerging Practice Award is given to recognize the contribution of young firms that have been in practice for five years or less, and that demonstrate a clear vision, well-articulated goals and proven effective strategies that provide a competitive advantage.
Join us in celebrating and recognizing your practice by making a submission for
2017 OAA Awards. Below are the eligibility and award criteria:
Eligibility
OAA Practice that has been in practice for 5 years or less.
Award Criteria
Considerations may include such practice-building tools as:
1- Unique client services
2- Innovative resources for clients
3- Savvy use of media and marketing
4- Creative approaches to skill development and professional development
OAA now Lecture
Past winners from 2015 onwards were asked to participate in our annual OAA
now Lecture series. OAA
now, in recognition of the contribution by the Emerging Practice Award Winner to the profession of architecture, provides a setting to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by young practices. The 2016 edition of OAA
now featuring Denegri Bessai Studio was attended by a sold out crowd of approximately 170 guests consisting of OAA members, students, and architectural enthusiasts.
OAA 2016 now | Denegri Bessai Studio
OAA 2015 now | PARTISANS Architects