Entries are now being accepted for the 2022 Vaughan Urban Design Awards! Submit your project for consideration by noon on Friday, Aug. 26.
The Vaughan Urban Design Awards recognize and promote local development initiatives that exemplify excellence in urban design, architecture, landscape architecture, public art and environmental stewardship within the city of Vaughan. The awards reflect the community’s commitment to quality and innovation in city building.
Every five years, the City invites urban designers, architects, landscape architects, planners, engineers, developers, contractors, landowners and the general public to submit projects for consideration for the Vaughan Urban Design Awards. Since its inception in 2008, more than 28 projects have been awarded.
Eligibility
- You may nominate any place or project that demonstrates excellence in urban design, including residential, commercial, institutional, recreational, sustainable development, public realm improvements and cultural heritage.
- All entries must be within the city of Vaughan boundaries.
- Entries in all categories must be fully completed projects.
- No project should be older than five years (that is, projects completely built prior to 2017 are ineligible).
- Interior design projects and previously submitted entries are not eligible for the awards program.
- Projects funded by the City of Vaughan or another government agency, but designed by a consultant, are eligible.
- Members of the City of Vaughan Council, employees of the City of Vaughan, jury members, and their families are not eligible to enter.