Excellence in Education & Training

This award recognises the Irish-based third level institution, technical training college or organisation that can best demonstrate excellence in the delivery and development of knowledge or skills in architecture. Entry is by a five A4 page submission. The judges will be looking for clear information that is backed up by facts illustrating your points which pays particular attention to the criteria listed below:

Entry is by a 5-page A4 PDF submission; the judges will be looking for a clear plan and evidence that it is delivering on core objectives, paying attention to the criteria listed below.

• Background: Please outline the size and nature of your organisation.
• Programme: What is the curriculum or programme? Please detail curriculum development, student/delegate numbers and course accreditation and affiliation.
• Development: How did the course prepare or develop the students/delegates for their career in architecture.
• Excellence in Education and Training: Provide examples where an individual or the institution has gone beyond curricular requirements to facilitate students or delegates.
• Challenges: outline the challenges your organisation has faced over the last year and how your team demonstrated initiative, creativity, and leadership to overcome them.
• Industry Exposure: Outline the exposure of students/delegates to the wider Architectural community. This may include details of invited speakers, site visits, research, or industrial experience in any relevant institutions both nationally and globally. Please provide details on dissemination of studies to the broader community. This may include publications, workshops, student awards or details of any competitions entered, and prizes attained.