2026 Modernism in America Awards

Now in its 13th year, the Awards celebrate the documentation, preservation, and reuse of modern buildings, structures, and landscapes built in the United States or on U.S. territory and recognize those building owners, design teams, advocacy, and preservation organizations that have made significant efforts to retain, restore, and advocate for the aesthetic and cultural value of such places. 

Award Categories 

Nominations are accepted in the following areas: 

Design (Residential, Commercial, Institutional) 

Documentation 

Advocacy 

Nomination Timeline 

Early nominations are due Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 11:55pm Eastern. The final deadline for nominations is Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:55pm Eastern.

Nominate a Project