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AWARDS FAQs

When will the 2022 award winners & high commendations be announced? keyboard_arrow_down

The 2022 Award Winners & High Commendations will be announced at the Think Brick Awards Gala Dinner on Thursday 11th August 2022 at the Palladium at Crown in Melbourne. We do not release the shortlist, high commendations or winners to anyone, including our members, before the Awards night.

Where will the Think Brick Awards 2022 Gala Dinner be hosted? keyboard_arrow_down

The Awards Gala Dinner for 2022 will be hosted at the Palladium at Crown in Melbourne.

Who is invited to attend the Think Brick Awards 2022 Awards Gala Dinner? keyboard_arrow_down

All architects who have entered projects into the 2022 Think Brick Awards will receive two complimentary tickets to the Gala Dinner in August. If you entered a project in 2022 and haven’t received an email from us, please email us at awards@thinkbrick.com.au or check your email junk folder.

I entered multiple projects in this year’s awards. How many tickets do I receive to the Think Brick Awards 2022 Gala Dinner? keyboard_arrow_down

All architects who have entered projects into the 2022 Think Brick Awards will receive two complimentary tickets, regardless of the number of entries submitted in any category. If you would like to invite additional guests, please email us at awards@thinkbrick.com.au

What is the dress code for the Think Brick Awards Gala Dinner? keyboard_arrow_down

A black tie and a dark suit for men, and a cocktail dress for women is suitable.

How much does it cost to attend the Think Brick Awards 2022 Gala Dinner? keyboard_arrow_down

Tickets are complementary for those who have entered projects into the 2022 Think Brick Awards.

How can I learn more about the Think Brick Awards? keyboard_arrow_down

To learn more about each Award category and winners of the past Think Brick Awards please visit our Awards section here

I entered a project in the 2020 and/or 2021 Think Brick Awards. Am I invited to this year’s Gala Dinner? keyboard_arrow_down

Yes! Due to COVID-19 restrictions for our Awards events in 2020 and 2021, we would like to extend an invitation to all individuals who entered projects into the previous two years’ awards. Please email us at awards@thinkbrick.com.au to secure your tickets today!

I am thinking of entering an award – what are the requirements for it to be an approved entry? keyboard_arrow_down

It depends on the category you enter the project into; you can find all the category briefs here

How do I enter? keyboard_arrow_down

All entries must be submitted online here

Entries for the 2022 Think Brick Awards have now closed.

When should I enter? keyboard_arrow_down

Entries for the 2022 Think Brick Awards have now closed.

How much does it cost to enter? keyboard_arrow_down

There is no cost involved in entering a project into the Think Brick Awards.

When must a nominated project have been completed? keyboard_arrow_down

A nominated project must have been completed since January 2020 and located in Australia or, if internationally located, built with Australian manufactured masonry products.

Can I enter more than one award category? keyboard_arrow_down

Yes, you can enter the same project in multiple award categories as long as it meets the criteria for each award category.
However, a project can only be entered once into each award category.
Please ensure your entry meets the criteria for the award category you are entering.

Can I enter the same project that was submitted last year? keyboard_arrow_down

No, the same project that had been submitted last year cannot be resubmitted for the Think Brick Awards, unless it is being entered into a different category.

Can 2021 high commendations enter this year's awards? keyboard_arrow_down

Yes, 2021 high commendations are encouraged to enter a NEW project that has been completed in the past two years.
As a high commendation in the 2021 Awards, if your organisation enters the 2022 Awards, Think Brick Australia will pay for flights (one person return economy) and accommodation (if required) on the 11th August to attend the Awards Gala Dinner in Melbourne.

Are the awards open to Architects only? keyboard_arrow_down

Anyone can submit an entry on behalf of an architect, including members of the public, but the prize money (if won) will be awarded to the architect of the project.

Submission of an entry implies consent of all members of the project team to enter this competition.

If you are not an architect but involved in the project, you will have the opportunity to showcase your involvement in an award winning project.

We accept entries from building designers for the Robin Dods Roof Tile Excellence Award category only.

What information is required for the project statement? keyboard_arrow_down

You can include relevant background information about your project, a short summary to describe your project, where it is, the reason why the project was built, what the client was looking for, what bricks/pavers were used, and the team involved.
The project statement should be around 100 – 250 words.
We will include the project statement in the Think Brick Awards Booklet and on our websites.

How do I enter the New Entrant Category? keyboard_arrow_down
Any architectural studio entering the Think Brick Awards for the first time will automatically be entered into the New Entrant Category.
Why does it take so long to upload high resolution images? keyboard_arrow_down

It can take some time to upload high resolution images to the Awards website.
We recommend you upload your high resolution images using a high speed internet connection.
If you have difficulty sending high resolution images to the Awards website, please email awards@thinkbrick.com.au

Why do we require high resolution images? keyboard_arrow_down

All entries received will be printed in the Awards booklet and showcased visually at the Think Bricks Award night on a large screen.
The printed booklet will showcase your project and be available at the Awards Gala Dinner.

What should I choose if I can’t find the manufacturer, collection, or bricks used in the drop down menu under project details? keyboard_arrow_down

You can choose the word ‘Other’ in the Brick/Block/Paver/Roof Tile Manufacturer drop down menu (it is in alpha order so can be found by scrolling to ‘O’).
Then ‘other’ will appear as an option in the next two sections (collection and bricks used section) – then you can specify all the details in ‘Please Specify’.

How do I return to my draft entry? keyboard_arrow_down

Please check your e-mail for a link that will have been provided to you.

I haven’t received an email confirming that my entry was submitted successfully. keyboard_arrow_down

Please check the junk or spam folder of your email and if it is not there, please email awards@thinkbrick.com.au so we can confirm the entry has been submitted successfully.

We will also send you a copy of the Project Statement which confirms all the details.

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