Recognizing clarity and uniqueness of expression of an architectural idea as well as promoting the involvement of individuals in the areas of design presentation, art and other design related endeavours.

ELIGIBILITY

Submissions must fit into one of the three categories. A maximum of two submissions per category (total six), from any one practice or individual will be accepted. Architects, retired, life and honorary members, associates, OAA intern architects, students at the four Ontario Schools of Architecture, Ontario Syllabus students and OAA practices are all eligible. Projects of any size will be considered for awards. Each submission must be from and by the author(s).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. A completed entry form for each submission.
2. Please Note: Each submission must be contained on a single board
3. The identity of the submitting practice or individual should appear only on the entry form, not the submission.
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5. The Submission fee $25 ($10 for students and Syllabus students).
6. Insert the entry form and entry fee into an envelope and tape it to the back of the board. Mark the category name on the envelope.

Boards: Use Gatorboard only; submission must be two-dimensional, unframed, and include no glass, plastic or other three-dimensional or fragile material. Use one board per project.

AWARDS

Concepts & Presentation award: certificate and $1,000 Honourable Mention: certificate and $250

Recognizing the innovative skills of Ontario architects in creating spaces, buildings and communities that respect and enhance the environment and enrich human activity.

ELIGIBILITY

All projects created by members of the OAA, located in Ontario, completed since January 1, 2006 and currently in use are eligible. Projects may represent any form of built architecture including: a single building, a group of buildings, additions, interiors, conversions, restorations, and renovation. Architects, intern architects, owners, users, builders, and members of the public are welcome to submit, provided the work was undertaken by a member of the OAA.

AWARD CONSIDERATIONS

The Jury will evaluate the following aspects of each submission and may grant awards for projects that excel in addressing any or all of these considerations:

Creativity: The innovative nature of the design solution Context: The contribution a project makes to its unique location, to neighboring uses and to community building

Program: The role played by the architect in defining and addressing unique aspects of the project

Environment: The contribution the project makes to a sustainable environment

Good Design is Good Business: The degree to which the project creatively supports the business and architectural goals of the client

Legacy: The contribution of the project in establishing a new benchmark for architectural excellence.

SUBMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

The Jury’s evaluation is based on the information submitted. The quality of the submission is important to this process. Submitted material must be provided in a letter-sized binder that does not identify the practice. Submissions may be divided into Building Type categories, but these are intended only to simplify the evaluation and do not represent Award categories. The following information is required:

1. A completed entry form identifying the name of the practice and building type/project category— Housing, Large Buildings, Small Buildings, Tall Buildings, Complex Buildings, Retrofit/Historic Preservation Projects
2. Please note: The submitting practice or individual must not be identified anywhere in the submission except on the entry form.
4. The project's context, neighbouring uses and contribution to community. A client and/or user statement may also be included. (max. 250 words and/or images)
5. The project’s program objectives paying particular attention to components initiated by the project architect (max. 250 words)
7. Submission fee of $100
8. Plus a 1 page summary showcasing project. Include text (max. 200 words) and images.
9. Please Note: This summary page will be included in the pre-jury package that is sent out to jury members before jury day.

The following conventions must be observed:

• Submission format - material must be provided in a letter-sized binder (8.5" x 11")
• Submission limit - 8 pages double-sided (including images and text)

The Submitters are encouraged to include the following descriptions, where applicable:

• Innovative aspects of the project solution 
• The project’s contributions to a sustainable environment 
• The client’s business goals and the manner in which these goals have been met 
• Budget restrictions that may have affected the design solution 
• The project’s legacy contribution
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AWARDS

The jury will consider up to a maximum of 15 awards, one of which will be proclaimed the Best of Show.The Best of Show award recognizes the project that most successfully addresses all of the items of consideration.

Recognizing buildings that demonstrate architecture's beauty, endurance and lasting contribution to the community and to society. A Landmark building:

• Establishes a design excellence standard for future generations
• Enhances the public realm
• Recognizes and Respects its surroundings
• Contributes to the neighbourhood, the community or the city through its unique identity.
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ELIGIBILITY

The project must be located in Ontario, and built prior to 1985. Any person may nominate up to three projects that need not be their own work. Previous Landmark and OAA 25 Year Award winning projects are ineligible. Click here for a complete list.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. A completed entry form (no fee required)
2. Statement:Provide a brief explanation of why the building deserves recognition. (200 to 500 words)
3. Photographs: Black & white or colour (max. 10) (best quality available), including at least one relatively current photograph
4. If know, supply basic information about the architect and/or builder.
5. Insert entry requirements into a standard letter-size binder.  

Recognizing the public's favourite project, selected from the Design Excellence Winners

ELIGIBILITY

All Design Excellence Winners as chosen by the Design Excellence Jury in February 2010 are automatically elgible.

AWARDS PROCESS

After the winners of the Design Excellence category have been announced, the public is invited to vote online for their favourite project. The online public voting page will include images of each project and will be available on the OAA Web site in April 2010. The project that receives the most votes will be declared the 2010 People's Choice Award Winner and announced at the 2010 Celebration of Excellence.

AWARD

Plaque awarded for one project per year.  

No entry form.

Recognizing OAA members for extraordinary service to the membership; for ‘behind-the-scenes’ dedication and action; for employing the skills and the energy to get things done because they need to be done; and are not motivated by a desire for recognition or glory/reward. This annual award is named after the late 2005 OAA President, G. Randy Roberts and is in memory of his dedication to the membership and the profession.

ELIGIBILITY

The nominee and seconder must be members of the OAA (architect, intern, retired, life, honourary, student). Criteria - The qualities or actions which may be recognized by the award include:

• Responsiveness to and communication with OAA members on behalf of the OAA
• Grassroots involvement with members
• Care, compassion, integrity, business acumen, and a sense of humour

Examples - Society leadership, councillor, committee member, spearheading or engaging in an activity (in or outside of the OAA & Societies) that benefited the members of the profession, such as effective lobbying for the profession, mentoring, public representation etc.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. A completed entry form (no fee required)
2. A letter of recommendation- submitted by nominator & seconder- both must be OAA members
3. A citation or CV outlining nominee’s accomplishments
4.     

AWARD

Framed Certificate awarded to one member per year entry form  

Recognizing OAA members for extraordinary service to the membership; for ‘behind-the-scenes’ dedication and action; for employing the skills and the energy to get things done because they need to be done; and are not motivated by a desire for recognition or glory/reward. This annual award is named after the late 2005 OAA President, G. Randy Roberts and is in memory of his dedication to the membership and the profession.

ELIGIBILITY

The nominee and seconder must be members of the OAA (architect, intern, retired, life, honourary, student). Criteria - The qualities or actions which may be recognized by the award include:

• Responsiveness to and communication with OAA members on behalf of the OAA
• Grassroots involvement with members
• Care, compassion, integrity, business acumen, and a sense of humour

Examples - Society leadership, councillor, committee member, spearheading or engaging in an activity (in or outside of the OAA & Societies) that benefited the members of the profession, such as effective lobbying for the profession, mentoring, public representation etc.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. A completed entry form (no fee required)
2. A letter of recommendation- submitted by nominator & seconder- both must be OAA members
3. A citation or CV outlining nominee’s accomplishments

AWARD

Framed Certificate awarded to one member per year entry form  

Recognizing architects who have demonstrated exceptional service and leadership in the profession, in education, and/or in the community.

ELIGIBILITY

The nominee must be an Ontario architect (including retired members).

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS  

1. A completed entry form (no fee required)
2. A letter of recommendation must be submitted by the nominator (an OAA member) and seconded by a current OAA Councillor, Society Chair or Committee Chair; (if the nominator holds one of the above positions, the seconder may be any OAA member).
3. A citation or CV, clearly outlining the details of the nominee’s accomplishments