Judging Panel
An independent panel of recognised and expert judges, representing the architecture discipline, will determine the winners of the Building and Architect of the Year Awards.
We understand the importance of a fair and objective judging process. That's why we assemble a prestigious panel of industry leaders, renowned for their extensive knowledge, enthusiasm, and expertise in the architecture industry.
Our selection process is meticulous. Judges are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and declare any potential conflicts of interest. Entries with conflicts are reassigned, ensuring complete impartiality.
This unwavering commitment to integrity is the foundation of our awards programme. Become a part of recognising industry excellence. If you're interested in joining the judging panel, email your details to judges@businessriver.com.
2025 Judging Panel
Britt Berentzen (Judging Coordinator)
Programme Director, Interior Architecture & Design, Griffith College Dublin
Britt is a Programme Director for the Architecture & Design programmes in the Design Faculty of Griffith College Dublin. VIEW MORE
Ann-Marie Aguilar
SVP, IWBI
Ann Marie Aguilar represents IWBI across Europe, she is passionate about sustainable and healthy buildings globally and works to share the benefits of the WELL Building Standard across Europe. VIEW MORE
Seán Barrett
Director/Architect, Darmody Architecture
Seán is a Project Architect & Director with Darmody Architecture and registered Member of the RIAI, who specialises in leading medium to large scale urban realm and residential development projects VIEW MORE
Stephen Carr
Director, Stephen Carr Architects
Stephen Carr is the founder and Director of Stephen Carr Architect. He has been a long-standing established Architect in Wexford for over thirty years and in this time, he has designed a diverse range of projects across a variety of sectors. VIEW MORE
Emma Geoghegan
Head of Architecture, TU Dublin
Emma is currently Head of Architecture in TU Dublin with responsibility for all undergraduate and postgraduate architecture programmes. She is a registered architect and qualified urban designer with over twenty years professional experience in Australia, the UK and Ireland. VIEW MORE
Brian Jennings MRIAI MIDI
MD, award winning RIAI Registered Architect, Designer, Assigned Certifier, Guest Lecturer, JDS Architects Limited T/A JENNINGS \ DESIGN STUDIO Architects
With over 25 years experience, registered Architect and commercial interior specialist Brian leads the design studio in Dublin, with an outstanding team that are 2 x times winners of the Architecture Practice of the Year award at the Irish Construction Industry Awards. VIEW MORE
Aleksandar Kostić
Lecturer/Architect, South East Technological University
Dr Aleksandar Kostić is an award-winning architect and educator. Previously the Head of Architecture at WIT, he is now the Head of the Architecture Research Group (aRCH) at the South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford. He holds a doctorate in design theory (UCD). VIEW MORE
johann muldoon
managing director, MANOR ARCHITECTS
Johann Muldoon is the most awarded female on the globe. She is Managing Director of Manor Architects, an RIBA Specialist Conservation Architect and MBE recipient, a multiple business owner, lecturer, TedX speaker, author and mother of 3. VIEW MORE
Martina Murphy
Senior Academic and Architecture Leader, Ulster University
Dr. Martina Murphy is a Senior Academic and Architecture Leader at Ulster University. She is a Chartered Architect with experience working in the UK and Far East. She has an internationally recognised research profile, advancing architectural practice through academia and global partnerships. VIEW MORE
Brian O' Neill
Company Director, MCORM Architects
Brian O’Neill is a Graduate of the Dublin School of Architecture, DIT Bolton Street, a Fellow of the RIAI and a Director of MCORM Architects. Brian has completed large residential and commercial projects in Dublin for International and Local Developers. VIEW MORE
Emer O'Sullivan
Director, Hussey Architects
Emer is a Director with Hussey Architects specialising in healthcare and hotel design, with more than 20 years experience. She leads the firm in the use of BIM led technologies and was Project Director on The Hendrick, Smithfield and The Dublin One Hotel, Dorset Street. VIEW MORE
Anna Ryan Moloney
Associate Professor of Architecture, University of Limerick
Dr Anna Ryan Moloney is Associate Professor of Architecture at University of Limerick where she follows interests in writing, landscape and the coast through her studio teaching and research. She holds a B.Arch. from UCD, a PhD in Cultural Geography from UCC and an MA in Creative Writing from UL. VIEW MORE
Peter Scanlon
Lecturer, Atlantic Technological University
Peter Scanlon lectures on the Architecture programme in the Yeats Academy of Arts, Design & Architecture in Atlantic Technological University Sligo. VIEW MORE
Maeve Staunton
Director, Staunton Henderson Architects
Maeve Staunton, awarded Thought Leader in Architecture (2019), is the founding director of Staunton Henderson Architecture. A graduate of the Architectural Association, she has worked with Sir Richard Rogers and DeBlacam and Meagher. SHA, operational for six years, specialises in high-quality reside VIEW MORE
Michael Stiff
Founder, Stiff+Trevillion
Michael Stiff founded London based Stiff+Trevillion 40years ago. The practice is well known for its portfolio of projects in central London. VIEW MORE
Lydia Szewczyk
Senior Associate, EMEA, International WELL Building Institute
As a Licensed Architect who wanted to have a greater impact on community and city policy – Lydia Szewczyk is delighted to be representing IWBI, where she works directly with clients who scale health and well-being across entire organizations and global real estate portfolios. VIEW MORE