Jersey Architecture Awards Move to Three-Year Cycle After Drop in Entries

Jersey’s architecture awards have been postponed and will now take place every three years instead of every two, following a decline in submissions and growing resource pressures.

The Jersey Architecture Commission Awards, which recognise high-quality local design and highlight the cultural and environmental importance of architecture, last took place in 2024.

In a statement, the Government of Jersey said the most recent event revealed several challenges, including a 25% fall in entries, vacant categories and significant pressure on staff resources. Officials also pointed to wider departmental priorities and the difficulty of completing major construction projects within a two-year timeframe.

The government said moving to a three-year cycle would better reflect the pace of development projects, encourage stronger submissions and reduce overall costs. It added that the longer interval would also help prevent “event fatigue”.

The decision to postpone the awards and adopt a new schedule was supported by both the chair of the Jersey Architecture Commission Awards and the Association of Jersey Architects.

According to the government, both groups agreed that extending the gap between ceremonies would help maintain the awards’ impact and prestige.