Design and Development Awards 2026

The awards promote outstanding urban design, architecture, heritage, public space, sustainability, interior architecture and urban art.

Great design raises the quality of life for everyone in our city. It is more than just aesthetics (although it is that too), it encourages creativity, can help lead to a feeling of safety and can create sustainable spaces that lead to a greener city. Through design, we shape our city and conserve our heritage. In short, it’s worth celebrating!

That’s why we’re calling on architects and designers to help us recognise the incredible work they do designing our city’s spaces.

About the awards

Since 1998, the City of Port Phillip Design and Development Awards has encouraged and celebrated design excellence in the City of Port Phillip.

The awards are free to enter and are held in conjunction with the National Gallery of Victoria's Melbourne Design Week in May.

2026 award categories and winners

Jury's awards for excellence

The jury’s awards are chosen from the pool of submissions received and all submissions are automatically considered for the awards.

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Jury panel members

  • Linda Cheng (Jury Chair)

    Freelance Journalist and Editor

  • Brendan Baxter

    Principal Architect, City of Port Phillip

  • Kathryn Robson

    Director, Robson Rak Architects

  • Cr Serge Thomann

    Councillor, St Kilda Ward, City of Port Phillip

  • Cr Heather Cunsolo

    Councillor, Port Melbourne Ward, City of Port Phillip

Previous award winners and finalists

Read the Exhibition Catalogues for full details of winners and shortlisted projects.

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Contact us

The City Planning and Sustainability team is here to help.

Email: designawards@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Phone: 03 9209 6777