MISSISSAUGA – The City of Mississauga is inviting architects, urban planners, landscape architects, designers, and developers to submit their most impactful projects for consideration in the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Awards. The annual program, themed “Reflections and Visions”, celebrates the city’s design excellence, looking back on its past achievements while embracing opportunities to shape its future.
Submissions are open until April 18, 2025, for completed development projects, including small-scale initiatives, that are located within Mississauga. The awards aim to highlight projects that have made significant contributions to the urban landscape, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, inclusivity, and community enhancement.
Mississauga is seeking the best architecture and design for the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Awards.
We look forward to recognizing all those who are helping us build a world class city.
Apply today: https://t.co/EkRuZBRe9Q pic.twitter.com/QlZVZgJXmb
— City of Mississauga (@citymississauga) November 27, 2024
Why Participate?
Winners of the 2025 Mississauga Urban Design Awards will gain:
- Industry Recognition: Acknowledgment of design excellence by the City of Mississauga and industry peers.
- Portfolio Enhancement: Nominations and awards can bolster marketing materials and project portfolios.
- National Opportunities: Winners receive a fee waiver to enter the prestigious 2025 National Urban Design Awards.
- Global Prestige: Recognition alongside the best in contemporary urban design nationally and internationally.
Eligibility and Criteria
Eligible submissions must meet the following requirements:
- Projects must be located within Mississauga.
- Submissions must be received by April 18, 2025.
- Projects must be completed by the submission date.
Interior design projects, plans, proposals, and previously nominated projects are not eligible. The jury will evaluate entries based on citywide and community significance, living green principles, innovation, context, execution, and health-focused design.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit:
- At least five exterior photos of the project.
- A brief project description.
- Contact information for key contributors.
- A signed consent form allowing jury site visits.
Details about submission guidelines and examples of past winners can be found on the City of Mississauga’s website.
Celebrating Excellence
The awards will include a People’s Choice Award, determined by public voting starting in June 2025. The jury, composed of professional design experts and City Council representatives, will select winners across multiple categories. Final results will be announced in the fall of 2025.
For more information and updates, visit the City of Mississauga’s official website.
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