About the Awards
Devised and organised by BusinessRiver, the Building and Architect of the Year Awards (BAYA) provide a much needed platform for architects and their buildings where the rich variety of architecture encompassing all the main building types can be appraised.
The awards ceremony offers an unique opportunity to network and celebrate with your peers and hear first-hand about the incredible work carried out by Ireland’s leading architects.
But don't take our word for it. Listen to leading figures from Ireland's architecture community on the merits of entering and attending this unique event.
The Building and Architect of the Year Awards is a part of the BusinessRiver network solution which hosts over 12,000 senior level business professionals at over 30 events with a wider business network of over 25,000 people.
Other established events in the BusinessRiver property portfolio include:



Over the years our judging panels, made up of national and international experts, have awarded some of Ireland’s most respected architects and designers.
And our specialist events across design, build and development bring together over 2,000 members of the architectural, sustainability, construction, finance and investment community every year to celebrate excellence.
These awards are a natural extension for this community and provide a much needed platform for architects and their buildings where the rich variety of architecture encompassing all the main building types, Residential, Public, Commercial and Cultural can be appraised.
Categories have been designed for, and are open to, firms ranging from large to medium to small organisations or sole practitioners.
They provide a level playing field where the totality of Irish architecture will be recognised.
We invite you to join in in this celebration by entering!