AIA Maryland is pleased to announce the Call for Entries for the 2025 Excellence in Design Awards, an annual program recognizing outstanding architectural work by AIA Maryland members and AIA members practicing in Maryland. This program honors design excellence, sustainability, and contributions to the public realm, elevating the visibility of high-impact projects across the state and beyond.
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT
Submit your project at AIA Maryland Design Awards
What’s New in 2025
This year’s program introduces two exciting new categories that expand our recognition of diverse project types and professional pathways:
Small Projects
This new category highlights excellence in modest-scale work. Eligible projects must meet at least one of the following criteria:
Under 5,000 square feet in size
Total construction cost of less than $500,000
Classified as an object
Emerging Professionals
Open to individuals within 10 years of initial licensure, this category celebrates both built and unbuilt projects, offering early-career professionals a dedicated platform to share their work.
Award Categories
Commercial Architecture
Historic Preservation
Institutional Architecture
Interior Architecture
Mixed Use Development
Residential Architecture
Unbuilt Architecture
Urban Design & Master Planning
Small Projects (new in 2025)
Emerging Professionals (new in 2025)
Additional honors include:
Public Building of the Year
Vision Award
Sustainability Award
Public Choice Award
Eligibility
Projects may be submitted by AIA Maryland members in good standing, regardless of project location.
AIA members from outside Maryland may submit projects located within Maryland (must have been licensed in Maryland at the time of completion).
Eligible projects must have been completed on or after January 1, 2020, and not previously recognized by AIA Maryland.
Submission Details
A complete submission includes:
Online entry form
Jury PDF (10 pages max)
Presentation PDF (3 pages max)
3–8 image uploads
Entry fee
Entry Fees
AIA Maryland Members: $150 per entry
Other AIA Members: $250 per entry
All entries must be submitted and paid for by June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM EDT. Late submissions will not be accepted.
This is your opportunity to share your most impactful work with peers, clients, and the public. We invite you to submit your best projects and help showcase the power of design across Maryland and beyond.
Contact us at [email protected] or 410-263-0916. for any questions!
We look forward to celebrating your work.
