Ventura County AIA Design Awards Program recognizes design excellence in Ventura County by architects whose primary practice is in Ventura County or the the project resides within the county's boundaries.

The purpose of the design awards is to recognize excellence in design, to educate the public on quality of good design, and to provide peer recognition.  

The Design Awards generally takes place every other year with the event including dinner, a speaker and the presentation of award-winning projects.