The 2025 Sustainability Awards, Australia’s most respected program celebrating leadership in sustainable architecture and design, has announced an extended entry period. Entrants now have until midnight on 9 July 2025 to finalise and submit their entries.

Now in its 19th year, the Sustainability Awards continue to recognise outstanding contributions to environmental innovation and social responsibility across the built environment. From transformative urban design to cutting-edge green materials, the awards honour those redefining sustainable practice in architecture, design, manufacturing, and construction.

The extension allows additional time for industry professionals to complete and submit their entries. Those who have already begun the submission process are encouraged to take advantage of the new deadline to ensure their projects are considered. For those who haven’t yet started, there’s still time to showcase work that sets new benchmarks in sustainable excellence.

This year’s program includes an expanded project eligibility period, welcoming entries for projects completed between 1 January 2024 and 30 June 2025, subject to the relevant category criteria.

Organised by Architecture & Design, the Awards are proudly supported by a network of respected partners whose commitment continues to elevate sustainability standards and inspire progress across the industry.

“Sustainability in the built environment is no longer aspirational—it’s essential. These awards not only celebrate the innovators getting it right but also amplify their impact to drive broader change” says Branko Miletic the Awards’ Program Director.

Key updated dates:

– Entries close: Midnight, 9 July 2025

– Judging commences: 1 August 2025

– Shortlist announced: 3 September 2025

– Awards Gala: 19 November 2025 at Sydney Town Hall

This year’s Gala celebration will once again return to the iconic Sydney Town Hall—a fitting venue for an evening recognising those who are shaping the future of our cities and communities.

Award Categories:

People:
– Emerging Sustainable Architect / Designer
– Lifetime Achievement

Projects:
– Commercial Architecture – Large
– Commercial Architecture – Small
– Education & Research
– Multi-Residential Dwelling
– Single Dwelling – New
– Single Dwelling – Alteration
– Adaptive Reuse – Alteration / Addition
– Landscape & Urban
– Interior Design
– Public Building
– Hospitality & Tourism
– International Design

Innovation:
– Green Building Solution
– Small Sustainable Practice of the Year

In addition to the 16 entry categories, our esteemed jury and Editor will also select an overall ‘Best of the Best’ and an ‘Editor’s Choice’ award from the shortlisted entries.

About the Sustainability Awards
The Sustainability Awards were established by Architecture & Design to spotlight excellence in ecological and socially responsible design. The program has since grown into one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised awards in the built environment.

For entry submissions, judging information, sponsorship opportunities or event details, visit: sustainablebuildingawards.com.au