W Awards 2027 Open for Submissions
The Architects Journal and The Architectural Review are now accepting entries for three global architecture honors.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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The Architects' Journal and The Architectural Review have opened submissions for the W Awards 2027. These awards recognize the contributions of women and non-binary individuals in architecture and gender-focused spatial research.
Why it matters
The program highlights the work of underrepresented groups in the industry and promotes research into how gender and sexuality influence architecture. By celebrating these projects and practices, the awards bring visibility to diverse talent on an international scale.
The awards are free to enter and include the MJ Long Prize, the Moira Gemmill Prize, and the Prize for Research in Gender and Architecture. Eligible candidates for the Moira Gemmill Prize must be under 45 years of age.
The players
Natasha Huq
She is a previous winner of the MJ Long Prize for her work on Preston Tower.
Pooja Khairnar
She is the most recent recipient of the Moira Gemmill Prize.
The details
The MJ Long Prize is restricted to UK-based architects who served as project leads on buildings finished after 1 January 2024. Meanwhile, the Moira Gemmill Prize supports founders under 45, and the research prize remains open to global applicants.
Timeline
The deadline for all award entries is 27 November 2026.
Eligible buildings for the MJ Long Prize must have been completed on or after 1 January 2024.
Applicants for the Moira Gemmill Prize must have been born on or after 1 January 1982.
Culture Shift
The awards follow the precedent of research-focused winners like the Stalled! project to emphasize the evolving role of social inquiry in design. This movement reflects a broader shift toward integrating gender and sexuality studies into the professional architectural canon.
Architecture professionals and researchers can participate by submitting their work through the open entry portal before the November deadline. The free entry policy allows practitioners of various firm sizes to seek recognition without financial barriers to entry.
The takeaway
Interested architects should review the specific eligibility criteria for each of the three categories to ensure their projects meet the timeline requirements. The open submission process provides an accessible platform for designers to gain international recognition for their professional achievements.
Further reading
Explore the latest developments in professional equity at Women’s Issues.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Architects' Journal.
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