Major International Prizes
| Name | Established | Frequency | Awarded for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIA Gold Medal | 1907 | annual | body of work of lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture |
| Alvar Aalto Medal | 1967 | 3-6 yearly | significant contribution to creative architecture |
| Pritzker Prize | 1979 | annual | consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture |
| RIBA Royal Gold Medal | 1848 | annual | recognition of an individual's or group's substantial contribution to international architecture |
| The Daylight and Building Component Award | 1980 | annual | award given annually to an individual or group of individuals who have contributed significantly to the technical, social, artistic or design-related understanding of daylight |
| UIA Gold Medal | 1984 | triennial | to honour an architect (or group of architects) having distinguished themselves through their work and professional practice by the quality of services rendered to man and society. |
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