The Reconciliation Prize seeks to recognise architecture and professional practice in NSW which advances the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people.

The prize shall be awarded to an individual, organisation or collaboration; and seeks to recognise projects, research, practice, or bodies of work which demonstrate one or more of the following qualities:

• An authentic partnership with, and authorisation of, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Responds to traditional custodianship and the cultural practices, knowledge, history and values of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Encourages the training and employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Please note that the full body of work of an individual or collaboration based in NSW will be considered beyond state borders, please check the eligibility criteria. 

The Prize also seeks:

• To increase professional awareness of best practice via an annual key note lecture
• To raise awareness and positively incentivise practices which promote reconciliation
• To recognise the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and its contribution to architecture and professional practice
• To promote initiatives which show leadership on reconciliation from within the architecture profession to attract more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider architecture as a career pathway

Prize

The winning entrant will be awarded a certificate and acknowledged in Institute communications. They will also be invited to deliver a keynote address relating to the awarded work.

Partner

We thank the Macquarie Group for their ongoing support of the Reconciliation Prize.