OTTAWA, ON – The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) is honoured to announce the recipients of the 2026 RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award, RAIC Research and Innovation in Architecture Award, RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award, RAIC Honourary Membership, and Prix du XXe Siècle.
RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award:
Christopher Glaisek – Toronto, Ontario
The RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award celebrates an individual, or collective of individuals, who has acted as a public champion for the advancement of Canadian architecture through their advocacy, patronage, and/or other forms of support. Click here to learn more.
RAIC Research and Innovation in Architecture Award:
The RAIC Research & Innovation in Architecture Award recognizes an architect, architectural practice and/or academic researcher who has demonstrated excellence in research and/or innovation in architectural practice, technology, or pedagogy. Click here to learn more.
RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award:
Azure Magazine – Toronto, Ontario
The RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award recognizes an architect, architectural practice or individual that presents a narrative about architecture which promotes public understanding and awareness of architecture, the role of architects and their impacts on society, and/or the value of design and design excellence. Click here to learn more.
Jury Members for the RAIC Advocate for Architecture Award, RAIC Research and Innovation Award, and the RAIC Architectural Journalism and Media Award:
Ilana Altman
Greg Boothroyd, FRAIC
Thibaut Lefort
Dr. Shelagh McCartney, BES, BArch, MDesS, DDes, FRAIC, OAA, LEED AP
Dr Alicia Nahmad Vazquez
RAIC Honorary Membership
Michael Ben-Eli, Hon. MRAIC, New York
Naomi Kriss, Hon. MRAIC, Ontario
Michael Prokopow, Hon. MRAIC, Ontario
Honorary Membership recognizes individuals who have given valuable and distinguished service to the architectural profession, and upheld the objectives and values of the RAIC, including support and advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Prix du XXe Siècle:
Ontario Science Centre, Toronto, Ontario, 1969; Raymond Moriyama
And
École de design, l’UQAM, Montreal, Quebec, 1995, Dan Hanganu
And
Sq’éwqel Community School, Seabird Island, British Columbia, 1991, Patkau Architects
The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the National Trust for Canada wish to promote public awareness of significant modern Canadian architecture from the 20th century. The Prix du XXe Siècle celebrates design quality and enduring excellence, recognizing the design of the original architect(s) and/or firm(s) and the on-going stewardship of the building’s owner(s). Click here to learn more.
Expert Panel:
Bernard Flaman, FRAIC
Inderbir Singh Riar
Dustin Valen, MRAIC
Check out the recipient webpages linked above to learn more about the award recipients, see pictures of their work, and read jury comments.
Congratulations to our Annual Award winners!
Click here to view the Media Kit
