AIA Awards

An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design—setting new standards of excellence, opening new doors, and inspiring others to innovate.

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medal for academic excellence
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Medal for Academic Excellence
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Awarded to the top graduating students with a Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or Doctor of Architecture from schools accredited by NAAB or…

Ashley Beard
COTE® Top Ten for Students
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Recognizing the best green projects that seamlessly integrate innovative, regenerative strategies within their broader design concepts.

Fellowship medals
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Fellowship
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Be recognized with AIA’s highest membership honor for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.

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Regional & Urban Design Award
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Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.

The Tokyo International Forum’s Glass Hall unifies the complex by serving as a lobby for all venues. It features 200- foot high cable-supported glass walls and a 750-foot span between two columns.
Twenty-five Year Award
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The AIA Twenty-five Year Award is awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.

 

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Architecture Firm Award
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.

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Small Project Award
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Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.

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Young Architect Award
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects

Colored tile on elevator core derived from flags of Latin American countries, mural painted by Aurelio del Muro and Marta Blair
Housing Award
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Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.

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Edward C. Kemper Award
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Recognizing members who have significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related organization.

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Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, 2023 Regional and Urban Design Award winner
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AIA Award winners

AIA award winners span two dozen categories whose work sets new standards of excellence and inspires others to innovate.

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