2026 Awards

The second decade beyond graduation is significant for all architectural careers, and statistics show that it is during this time that gender has a significant impact. This award seeks to reverse that trend by highlighting and maintaining the presence of emerging female leaders within the profession, ensuring they continue to shape architectural discourse and practice.

Caro Roberston | Spacecraft Architects
Divya Purushotham | Warren Mahoney
Lucy Hayes-Stevenson | Cheshire Architects
Magdalena Garbarczyk | Fineline Architecture
Madeline Sharpe | Synergine

This award category is open to all genders, and aims to highlight the important work carried out by so many in the promotion of equity and diversity in architecture. Architectural excellence is supported by the inclusion of many voices, and this award celebrates the often invisible work of those that strive for an equitable profession.

Elisapeta Heta | Jasmax
Dr. Elizabeth Aitken Rose | University of Auckland
Dr. Karamia Müller | University of Auckland
Michelle Wang | Asia Kiwi Architect | University of Auckland
Shana Payne | Ignite Architects

There are many women who have led expanded and full careers in architecture over several decades, and this award category gives visibility to those who may become role models to younger generations and students. In addition to excellence in a body of work, this award takes into account mentorship and the contribution to the
community.

Anne Salmond | Salmond Architecture
Dr. Dorita Hannah | Academia
Jane Aimer | Scarlet Architects
Lynda Simmons | Lynda Simmons Architect
Megan Rule | South Pacific Architecture