HONOR AWARDS

All members and friends have the opportunity to nominate Architects, Associates, Allied Members, Contractors as well as other deserving members of the A/E/C community for the awards below. You must submit a written nomination and supporting materials as appropriate via the online nomination form. There is no fee to nominate.

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FIRM AWARD

Available to a chapter member firm that has for the past five years distinguished itself through; demonstrated consistent leadership and vision; proven leadership in advancing the profession through community service; enhancement of the built environment through design and implementation of works; stewardship of the profession’s direction and mentoring of future professionals.

MEDAL OF HONOR

The highest award available to an Architect member of the Chapter who, while in good standing for the past 15 years, has demonstrated continuous service above self to the Chapter, Community and the Profession of Architecture in the most distinguished manner.

BOB LEVISON AWARD

Available to an Architect member of the chapter who, while in good standing for the past 10 years, has demonstrated continuous service above self through distinguished service in two of the three following: Chapter, Community, Profession of Architecture.  Awarded bi-annually, even years.

PULLARA AWARD

Available to an Architect member of the chapter in good standing, who has demonstrated exemplary service above self to the chapter and the community. Awarded bi-annually, odd years.

AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

Available to a non-member of the chapter who, during the past two years, has demonstrated outstanding support to the mission of the chapter, built environment or the architectural profession. The intent is that nominees for this award should be a layperson to the profession; however, it may be awarded to an Architect, AIA member or not.

ARTISAN AWARD

Available to any member of the construction industry that has demonstrated excellence, through personal craftsmanship, or proven responsibility for the work of a specific trade within a building. This individual must be nominated by a chapter member, with the work having been completed under their observation.

CONTRACTOR’S AWARD

Available to a licensed general contractor that has accomplished an outstanding built result while exemplifying a genuine interest in encouraging and affecting outstanding workmanship and craftsmanship on a built project. This individual must be nominated by a chapter member.

KELLY EMERGING PROFESSIONAL AWARD

Available to an Associate or Architect member of the chapter who, while in good standing for the past two years, is less than 10 years out of school or beyond licensure, respectively. Nominees for this award shall have demonstrated exemplary service above self to champion the causes and issues of Associate members and young Architects within the chapter, local community organizations and beyond.

ALLIED AWARD

Available to an Allied member of the chapter, in good standing for the past two years, who is not an Associate or Architect, has demonstrated through interest, participation and concern, dedication to the promotion and contribution to the mission of the chapter above and beyond the normally expected participation of an Allied member.

PRESIDENT’S AWARD

The President’s Award is bestowed at the discretion of the current sitting Board President.

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