Established in 1921 in memory of Boston architect J. Harleston Parker, this annual honor is decided by a jury of professionals to recognize “the most beautiful piece of architecture, building, monument, or structure built in the metropolitan Boston area in the past 10 years.” Each year the BSA also seeks the public’s input by voting on the same selected finalists to anoint a People's Choice winner.

This year's finalists are:

Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public Library (2021)

Firm/Designer: NADAAA Client: City of Boston Public Facilities Department and the Boston Public Library

Harvard University District Energy Facility (2021)

Firm/Designer: Leers Weinzapfel Associates Client: Harvard University

Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Renovation (2020)

Firm/Designer: Utile, Inc. Client: City of Boston Public Facilities Department and the Boston Public Library

Vote for your favorite today! Deadline for voting is January 31!

Welcome to PROGRESS, a brand new monthly newsletter from the BSA designed to recognize all the great things our members and member firms are accomplishing in the industry.

PROGRESS is submission-based. If you or your firm want to showcase design projects, new business wins, new hires, promotions, anniversaries, awards, published work, and even community-based activity that supports the BSA mission, simply fill out the submission form and give us the details - submission is free for all members!

The BSA is thrilled to announce a year-long partnership with the TV series America ByDesign: Architecture to feature BSA member projects throughout the 2025 season. The series, currently featured on-air on CBS and streaming on aia.org and YouTube, showcases exceptional architectural design across a diverse array of commercial and residential projects.

Find out more about our partnership and how your firm can get involved!