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Versailles Prize (aka Prix Versailles): is an annual international architecture and design award.

History
The prize has been awarded since 2015 at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, recognizing a wide range of architectural forms.

The prize initially emphasized commercial buildings, aiming to foster a stronger connection between the realms of economy and culture. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, expressed on June 19, 2015, that the Prix Versailles serves as a means to demonstrate the convergence of creativity, art, and the economy. .

In 2017, the prize extended its scope beyond commercial establishments, hotels, and restaurants to include shopping centers Subsequently, in 2019, it further expanded to encompass campus, stations, and sports categories. And in the year 2020 airports were added as a new category.

Initially in 2015, the prize mainly recognized French projects, presenting four awards. However, in 2016, it expanded internationally and presented nine awards. The 2017 edition introduced continental editions, resulting in the organization of continental ceremonies, particularly in 2018.

Selection Process
The selection process involves a broad call for nominations and a comprehensive analysis of media coverage.

In 2019, the continental editions were supplemented by global selections for campus, stations, and sports categories. An independent jury grants world titles in all categories based on the continental titles or global selections. The announcement of global results may vary depending on the categories.

The judges employ multiple criteria, including innovation, creativity, respect for local, natural, and cultural heritage, ecological performance, as well as the promotion of values such as conviviality and participation, which are highly esteemed by the United Nations.