Architecture Awards - Major International Prizes

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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