MIE Events is proud to partner with the YAS Global Architecture Award for Women Architects as the
Official Award Partner of the America’s Property Expo (APEX) in Chicago, USA. This collaboration
highlights global architectural excellence and women’s leadership in design, bringing these achievements
to one of America’s premier real estate platforms.
The prestigious YAS Global Architecture Award for Women Architects, created by Stephen Yas,
AIA, RIBA, NCARB internationally acclaimed architect, urban designer, and Managing Director, USA &
Global Design Leader at NOVO Architects LLC recognizes outstanding design that reflects cultural
context, emotional experience, and visionary creativity. The award embodies a lifelong commitment to
architectural excellence, cultural responsibility, and leadership in design.
Through this partnership, APEX is elevated beyond a traditional real estate exhibition, becoming a
platform that showcases property development and investment opportunities while celebrating
architectural innovation, diversity, world class excellence.
By integrating an international architecture award into the Chicago launch, APEX:
Strengthens its global positioning within architecture, urbanism, and real estate development
Highlights the critical role of design excellence in property value and community impact
Promotes diversity and women’s leadership within the built environment
Connects investors, developers, architects, and policymakers through a shared vision of culturally
responsible development
This collaboration enhances the intellectual and cultural depth of the event, reinforcing Chicago’s legacy
as a global architectural capital.
Focus of the 2026 Edition
The inaugural edition of the YAS Architecture Award focuses on projects by women architects working
locally and internationally within the Middle East and China regions. Both built and unbuilt projects are
eligible, across all scales and typologies.
Submissions are evaluated based on:
Cultural and contextual integration with a local story
Emotional and human experience
Architectural design excellence
Innovation and contemporary expression
Social and environmental responsibility
The submission deadline is 15 April 2026, and entries will be reviewed by an international jury of
distinguished architects and urban designers.
Official Presentation in ChicagoThe YAS Architecture Award for Women Architects will be formally presented on 7 May 2026 in Chicago,
during the Desert Rose Architectural Forum and the APEX World Real Estate Conference and
Exhibition. This milestone event will gather global leaders in architecture, urbanism, investment, and real
estate development creating a powerful cross-sector dialogue between design and development.
Administrative coordination and communications for the award are managed by Desert Rose and MIE
Events DMCC.
A Vision Beyond Recognition
The YAS Architecture Award aims to elevate women’s leadership in architecture while highlighting work
that meaningfully contributes to cultural identity, community life, and the long-term quality of the built
environment. Its partnership with APEX signals a shared commitment to shaping cities not only through
investment but through thoughtful, responsible, and human-centered design.
Further details regarding submissions, jury members, and future editions will be announced in due
course.
Media Partners Supporting Apex Miami 2026
Gulf Property, Property News International, Real Estate Business Review, International Trade Council,
Construction Tech Review, World Business Outlook, International Business Magazine, The Business
Year, NegoSentro, World Executive Digest, Asian Aussie Business, The Executive Chronicles, Trade
Travel Journal, The Technology News PH, Start Up News, MidEast Info, Afrique Media, International
Business Africa, Gazet International, Red Bus Digital Ventures.
Media & Partnership Contact
Mrs. Mavis Yao
Founder of Desert Rose
General Manager
T: +86 13818725813
WhatsApp: +86 13818725813
E: [email protected]
Miss Hazel Wang
Marketing Specialist
T: +86 15894260467
WhatsApp: +86 15894260547
E: [email protected]
Desert Rose: https://desertrose.mieevents.com/
MIE Groups: https://miegroups.com
APEX – America Property Expo: https://www.uspropertyexpo.com