Call for nominations: Tamayouz Women in Architecture and Construction Award 2026

The Tamayouz Women in Architecture and Construction Award is an excellence award for women who have contributed to the fields of architecture and construction throughout the Near East and North Africa. The award consists of two categories: 

 1. Women of Outstanding Achievements: This category recognises the individual’s positive contribution to the field of architecture and the status of women in the field, as well as all other professional achievements and her lifelong commitment to the profession. 

 2. Rising Stars: This category recognises excellence in design, leadership, early career achievements and acknowledges the candidate’s bright future ahead. 

 Objectives: 

– Recognise the achievements of young women, celebrate their early success and encourage them to take it further. 

– Showcase female-driven achievements, like academic and professional contributions to the built environment. 

– Support women from the Near East and North Africa who are working in the fields of architecture, construction and landscape. 

– Support those challenging the status quo by exploring careers in traditionally male-dominated professions, inspiring generations to come. 

Eligibility 

Participation is open for women who are from the NENA region (see eligible countries below) and are either employed in the NENA region and specialise in architecture and construction or who are employed/living abroad but whose contribution has had a direct impact on the built environment in the NENA region. Candidates should also have made contributions within their communities.

Eligible Countries: 

Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Nationals of other countries but working in the Near East or North Africa are eligible to participate.

The Prize: 

Both winners and highly commended will receive the Tamayouz Excellence Medal, as well as a certificate. This medal will be given during the Tamayouz Award Ceremony, with flights and accommodation for those attending the ceremony to be covered by Tamayouz Award. The host city of the 2027 ceremony will be announced at a later time. 

The Woman of Outstanding Achievement winner will receive a ceramic statuette created by celebrated Iraqi artist Dia Azzawi.

Important Dates: 

Award Launch: 01/February/2026 

Submission Deadline: 01/July/2026 

Winner Announcement: August 2026

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