UDIA Awards Overview
For 30 years the UDIA Awards program has recognised and celebrated quality and innovation in urban development.
The 30th UDIA Victoria Awards program continues to highlight quality and innovation across the urban development industry.
Specialised award categories acknowledge the best in urban development across the State. Standout commitment to excellence is awarded in the areas of environment and water sensitive urban design, affordability, urban renewal, high and medium density, as well as general residential and masterplanned developments.
Winners are announced Friday, 28 November 2025 at The Crown Palladium UDIA Awards Ceremony.
The UDIA Awards 2025 program will open Tuesday, 11 February and close Friday, 6 June 2025.
Benefits of Participating in the UDIA Awards
Publicity: The UDIA Awards Program recognises and rewards excellence and innovation in the urban development industry. There are marketing benefits for all entrants, and winners are widely acknowledged by the media, the community and peers.
Networking: The annual UDIA awards ceremony attracts a huge number of attendees, offering participants a valuable opportunity to engage with industry colleagues and build new business contacts in true end-of-year celebratory fashion.
Brand enhancement: UDIA awards help drive property sales and enhance the reputation of the winners with the public, local and state authorities and other key stakeholders.
The Victorian UDIA winners seal: Award winners and finalists are entitled to use the official UDIA Victoria Awards seal in their marketing and communications collateral. The seal represents the highest level of project quality assurance to reassure the home buyer and increase sales.
The Awards Entry Process
1. Explore and choose your categories
Explore the website to find out all about the categories, relevant criteria and answers to all the FAQ’s.
2. Complete your submission
Complete your award submission online by Friday, 6 June 2025.
3. Prepare for your site tour
Shortlisted entrants will be announced in August 2025.
Our independent judging panel will review all project submissions from 18 August to 5 September 2025 and people interviews from 8 September to 19 September 2025.
4. Book your ticket for the Awards Gala Ceremony
Winners and finalists will be announced at the UDIA Awards Ceremony on Friday 28 November 2025.
UDIA Awards 2025 Submission Portal
Any Questions?
For enquiries about the awards, please contact the UDIA on awards@udiavic.com.au or on 03 9832 9600.
Interested in partnering with the UDIA Awards Program as a sponsor? New opportunities available now – contact danielle@udiavic.com.au to find out more
