Participation is Closed.
Participation for the 36th JK AYA Form A & B is Closed. Nomination for the 17th Great Master’s Award is still open.
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Nomination Open for the 17th Great Master’s Award
Participation for the 36th JK AYA Form A & B is Closed. Nomination for the 17th Great Master’s Award is still open.
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Dear Architects,
Wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead, and a warm welcome to the annual JK Architect of the Year Awards!
The JK Architect of the Year Award (JK AYA) has always focused on honoring designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also environmentally conscious and user-friendly. I want to thank you for the continuous support you have shown to make this platform what it is today. We remain deeply committed to upholding the legacy of JK AYA, ensuring that these exceptional architectural achievements receive the recognition they truly deserve.
Every design project is unique and comes with its own set of challenges. Balancing critical factors like climate, local by-laws, and user requirements within strict timelines is a demanding task. Yet, despite these hurdles, you consistently navigate complex landscapes to produce buildings and infrastructure that range from the highly practical to the truly breathtaking.
Once again, the moment has come to recognize the distinguished bodies of work and the visionary creators who continue to drive the field of architecture forward. The latest edition of the JK AYA Awards is now open for participation. We invite submissions from architects and designers across India and our neighboring countries, and we welcome you to join us in making this annual celebration a grand success.
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Participation for the JK AYA starts on January 1st and you can apply anytime till April 30th.
You can apply for the Awards from our website aya.jkcement.com. To simplify the participation process, we have recently updated our forms and also added short guided videos for all the forms A, B & C that we believe will help the participants . If you still find any trouble you can connect with us through the contact us page.
There is no fee for Application for the Awards. These awards were started to appreciate the Architects and inspire the young generation and since its inception in 1990, there has not been any fees
JK Architect of the Year Awards was the brainchild of our former MD Late Shri Yadupati Singhania ji of JK Cement Ltd.. Since the inception the JKCement has been the sole sponsor and organizer of these awards and any activities related to the events. JK Cement Ltd. does not ask or force anyone about using any of the products at the events.
We currently accept entries in the following categories: Private Residence (PR), Public Building (PB), Group Housing (GH), Revolving Category (changes annually), Green Architecture (GA), Foreign Countries (FC).
Foreign participants can submit projects in any category. The Revolving Category is updated each year based on suggestions from jury members and the architectural community. You can find details on the latest Revolving Category in the Code of Participation.
JK AYA does not disqualify participants for missing documents. If any required document is omitted during submission, JK AYA, in consultation with the appointed Professional Advisor for that year, will send at least two reminder emails requesting the missing document.
We understand that design files can sometimes exceed the current upload limits. In such cases, we send an email requesting the applicant to provide the design in the best possible resolution, ensuring it can be properly presented to the jury and evaluated fairly.
