The RIBA President’s Medals are presented in the following categories:

RIBA Dissertation Medal
Awarded annually to the best dissertation produced by a student or group of students as part of a RIBA Part I or Part II qualification, or an equivalent programme at a higher education institution not validated by the RIBA. The judging panel may also award up to five commendations in this category.

RIBA Bronze Medal
Awarded annually to the best design project produced by a student or group of students as part of a RIBA Part I qualification, or its equivalent at a non-RIBA validated institution. Up to five commendations may also be awarded at the panel’s discretion.

RIBA Silver Medal
Awarded annually to the best design project produced by a student or group of students as part of a RIBA Part II qualification, or its equivalent at a non-RIBA validated institution. The judging panel may also recognise up to five commendations.

In addition to selecting medal recipients, the judging panels for the Bronze and Silver Medals are responsible for awarding the Serjeant Awards for Excellence in Architectural Drawing and the RIBA Awards for Sustainable Design, at both Part I and Part II levels.