WAF Awards 2025

World Architecture Festival 2025 will make its debut in the USA, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from November 12–14. At the heart of the festival sits a unique awards programme. All finalists will present their project live at the event in front of a panel of expert judges and their peers.

Why enter the WAF Awards

• WAF is the only awards programme where all finalists present their projects live to a panel of judges live at the festival in Miami. Discuss your project and use their feedback to strengthen your future work.
• The WAF awards generate more than 350 pieces of international press coverage each year. CNN, Al Jazeera, BBC, The New York Times, Telegraph, Designboom and ArchDaily are just a few of the media outlets you could be seen in and show clients you are at the forefront of design.
• Our finalists, judges and attendees span the globe. Develop an invaluable international network that you can seek advice from, partner with and win work from.
• The judging panel consists of 140+ leading architects, designers, journalists and industry experts. WAF’s unique, rigorous judging process strengthens your credibility and sets you apart from the competition.
• Have your project permanently listed on the World Buildings Directory. All entries will receive a listing complete with a full description and images.
• All winners will receive a complimentary press kit distribution, courtesy of our partner v2com newswire. v2com—the international newswire specializing in design and architecture—will share your press kit with 7000+ print and digital publications in 100+ countries!

Final entry deadline: 16 May 2025 (no extensions will be made after this date)

WAF Awards