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RIBA UK Awards 2027: Entries Open on 10 November

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RIBA UK Awards 2027 entries open on 10 November 2026 and close on 14 January 2027. Check project eligibility, membership and sustainability evidence before applying.

Last checked against official sources: 2 November 2026

* Dates and timings are subject to change, please check directly with the awards organisers.

Entries for the RIBA UK Awards 2027 open on 10 November 2026 and close on 14 January 2027. The entry window is still ahead: use this preparation time to check your project's eligibility and agree what your client is comfortable making public.

Dates for Your Submission Plan

  • 10 November 2026: entries open.
  • 10 December 2026: early-bird discounts end.
  • 7 January 2027: new members must have successfully applied for membership to be eligible for the UK awards.
  • 14 January 2027: entries close.

The published dates do not specify a closing time or timezone. Confirm those details with RIBA before setting your final upload slot. Entry fees depend on the project's construction cost; check the current bands and financial-support options in the official entry requirements.

Check the UK Requirements First

For the RIBA UK Awards, the project director must be a current RIBA, RSAW, RIAS or RSUA Chartered member, or a RIBA International Fellow. Projects in Scotland should enter the RIAS Awards; winning projects are considered for a RIBA National Award.

Projects must have been completed between October 2024 and January 2026 and occupied by January 2026. Partially occupied projects need RIBA approval. You also need the client's permission and evidence meeting the UK sustainability criteria, including actual energy data, water usage and relevant carbon calculations.

Prepare Evidence of the Building's Impact

Start with the client brief, the design response and the difference the completed building makes to its users and surroundings. Gather performance data alongside the people and experiences behind it, so the entry explains the outcome rather than simply describing the design.

The requirements call for project information, a summary, a description, an inclusive accessibility statement and supporting images. Check photography permissions and publication credits early: RIBA may publish the summary and use the images if the project receives an award.

Apply through the official UK entry platform when the window opens. The process allows you to save a draft, but submitted entries cannot be edited. Leave time for client approval, a final evidence check and payment before submitting.

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