The CVU Awards Program recognizes projects, practices, and individuals that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment, and that achieve sustainability and human well-being at the highest and broadest level. Award-winning projects are recognized at the VU Summit, where Award of Excellence Winners in each category present their projects to an international audience and live juries.

2026 Awards Program—Key Dates:
Call for Submissions: 18 December 2025
Submission Deadline: 13 February 2026
First Round Judging: March 2026
Winners Notified: April 2026
2026 VU Summit: 21-25 September 2026