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BDA Launches 2025 Brick Awards: Celebrating 49 Years of Architectural Excellence

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The Brick Development Association (BDA) is thrilled to announce the opening of entries for the 2025 Brick Awards, marking the 49th year of celebrating outstanding achievements in clay brick architecture. Building upon the legacy of the 2024 awards, which saw the Norton Folgate project receive the prestigious Supreme Award, this year’s competition promises to showcase the very best in contemporary and traditional clay brick construction.

The Brick Awards have long been recognised as a hallmark of excellence within the architecture and construction industry. This year, the BDA invites architects, housebuilders, developers, and contractors to submit their most innovative and inspiring projects across 17 fiercely competitive categories.

"We are incredibly excited to launch the 2025 Brick Awards and to see the remarkable projects that will be submitted," said Rob Flello, Chief Executive at the Brick Development Association. "The awards are a unique opportunity to showcase the versatility and enduring beauty of clay brick, and to recognise the talent and dedication of those who are pushing the boundaries of architectural design.”

The 2024 Brick Awards highlighted a range of exceptional projects, demonstrating the diverse applications of clay brick in modern architecture. From stunning residential developments to groundbreaking commercial buildings, the awards celebrated craftsmanship, sustainability, and design excellence.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Brick Awards:

  • 17 Diverse Categories: Covering a wide range of architectural styles and applications.
  • Free Entry: Making the awards accessible to all within the industry.
  • Esteemed Judging Panel: Comprising leading experts who conduct site visits of each shortlisted project.
  • Industry Recognition: Providing unparalleled exposure and prestige for winning projects.

The 2025 Brick Awards ceremony will be held on 5th November at the prestigious Royal Lancaster Hotel in London, providing a platform for industry professionals to network and celebrate the remarkable potential of clay brick.

To learn more about the categories and submit your entries, please click here.

The deadline for submissions is 23rd May 2025.


About The Brick Development Association (BDA)

The BDA is the national authority on clay bricks. Its membership accounts for almost 100% of the industry’s productivity in the UK, which deliver excellent quality through a reliable supply chain. As such, the BDA collates the latest and most authoritative statistical data on UK clay brick production, distribution and sustainability commitments.


UK brick manufacturers provide free technical guides, advice and CPDs through the BDA. Whether your procurement teams seek advice on how best to manage the supply of bricks; your architects seek guidance on design specifications; or your onsite teams seek certainty about good site practice and workmanship, the BDA is your source of impartial, expert information.