Major international architectural prizes

Name AIA Gold Medal Established Frequency Awarded for

1907

annual

body of work of lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture

Alvar Aalto Medal 1967 3-6 yearly significant contribution to creative architecture

Pritzker Prize consistent and significant contributions to humanity and the built environment through the art of architecture

1979

annual

RIBA Royal Gold Medal recognition of an individual's or group's substantial contribution to international architecture

1848

annual

The Daylight and Building Component Award 1980 annual

award given annually to an individual or group of individuals who have contributed significantly to the technical, social, artistic or design-related understanding of daylight to honour an architect (or group of architects) having distinguished themselves through their work and professional practice by the quality of services rendered to man and society.

UIA Gold Medal

1984

triennial