Recognizing the best green projects that seamlessly integrate innovative, regenerative strategies within their broader design concepts.

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

The Edward C. Kemper Award recognizes a member who has significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related…

The Architecture Firm Award is AIA’s highest architecture firm honor, recognizing one (1) firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a…

Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects

The Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education, jointly presented by AIA and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), recognizes…

Recognizes architects, public officials, & others who design notable public facilities and/or advocate for design excellence in public spaces.

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Award is given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing…

Recognizes exceptional Associate AIA member leaders who have made significant contributions to their community, organization, and/or industry.

The Gold Medal is AIA’s highest annual honor, recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.

The AIA Twenty-five Year Award is awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.

Honors international architects for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society on an international level.

Recognizes the notable contributions and service of people outside of the architecture profession.

Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.

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

Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.

The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.

Recognizes projects in health care design & planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, & wellness facilities.

Celebrates the best contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.

Recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults.