CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Design that Endures. Architecture is both a manifestation of where we are in time and an expression of what we aspire to become. Through artistry and stewardship, we shape places that future generations will inherit. In turn, we contribute to an ongoing conversation that reflects our values, imagination, and hope for the future. Through thoughtful design and the act of making, architecture becomes more than the creation of buildings; it becomes a tangible record of who we are and our shared humanity.  

As tools and processes continue to evolve, so does our opportunity to reaffirm what makes design deeply human. While every generation discovers new ways of imagining and making, architecture continues to give physical form to our ideas, shaping the places we live, gather, learn and connect. 

We invite you to share your work, at any scale, that reflects the making and impact of architecture and contributes to the broader design community. A few highlights and reminders for the 2026 Honor Awards: 

• We encourage submitters to celebrate the people and places that shape their projects, highlighting the contributions of all collaborators and the collective vision behind the work.    
• AIA Seattle remains committed to climate action as an imperative. All BUILT submitters are required to convey their approach to sustainable design through the Performance Statement and to complete the 2026 Common App for Design Excellence to the best of their ability. 
• We’re continuing to ask submitters to include a “Project Context” page as part of your Submission Package as an opportunity to expand on the project narrative and provide more context to the jury.  
• We invite you to join colleagues and community to celebrate outstanding design. This year’s Live Event is on Monday, November 9 at Town Hall Seattle, and we can’t wait to start the party at 5:30pm! 

On behalf of the Honor Awards Committee, we invite you to submit your work to AIA Seattle’s 2026 Honor Awards for Washington Architecture—and to consider the lasting impact your project has on the people and community it serves. Download the 2026 Call for Submissions + Guidelines.

— Alex Ayala AIA & Evgeniya Silvas AIA | Co-chairs, Honor Awards Committee 

DATES + DEADLINES 

• July 30 — Call for submissions opens
• September 16, 5pm — Early bird submission deadline (prices increase 15% after this)
• September 30, 5pm — Final submission deadline. All submission form(s) and payment must be completed online by this deadline, no exceptions
• October 8 — Submissions posted to the online gallery for public viewing
• November 9  — 2026 Honor Awards Live Event

No fees will be refunded for submissions that are disqualified or incomplete.