Annual Award Program
Open Now | Closing September 11th

AIA Tri-State Design Awards
The Tri-State Design Awards is a biennial program that celebrates outstanding architectural design across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Presented in partnership with the biennial Tri-State Conference, the awards recognize projects that demonstrate design excellence and create meaningful social, environmental, and economic impact for clients, communities, and the built environment.
The program honors exemplary work by architects throughout the region, showcasing how thoughtful design can improve lives, strengthen communities, and shape a more sustainable future. Projects of all sizes, budgets, styles, and building types are encouraged, reflecting the diverse ways architecture contributes to the public good.
The Tri-State Design Awards celebrate innovation, creativity, and the transformative power of architecture while highlighting the exceptional achievements of AIA members across the region.
Call for Submissions
Download the call for submissions for complete details on eligibility and to preview submission requirements.
Meet the Jurors
The 2026 Tri-State Design Awards jury is a panel of leading Boston-based architects, both practitioners and educators.









