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2011 AIA Diversity Recognition Program

The Diversity Recognition program recognizes architects, component chapters, and others who are actively committed to increasing diversity and inclusion within the architecture profession.

“The DRP celebrates the best practices by AIA members, components, schools and firms to diversify the architectural profession,” writes 2011 juror Clarence Kwan, AIA, who was instrumental in the development of the Diversity Recognition Program while a member of the former AIA Diversity Committee. “It showcases how different folks design the processes that meet their needs. Hopefully others can learn from these examples and implement their own plans.”

Honorees for the 2011 AIA Diversity Recognition Program are:

Carol Kurth, FAIA (Bedford, NY) – Fostering Diversity through Teaching, Mentoring and Practice

Dougherty & Dougherty Architects, LLP (Costa Mesa, CA) – Firm-wide Focus on Creating a Diverse Practice

Shepley Bulfinch (Boston, MA) - Forging a Diverse Culture

There were a total of 10 submissions for the award program this year. Click here to view the Call for Submissions.

Additional Submissions
AARIS Architects - Diversity

AIA Dallas - AIA Dallas Latinos in Architecture Committee

AIA Illinois - Adam Madison Fellowship

AIA Orlando - AIA Orlando/Valencia Community College’s Annual Golf Tournament

Architecture + Education/ Buffalo Architecture Foundation - Architecture + Education

Carnegie Mellon University - Urban Design Regional Employment Action for Minorities (UDREAM)

Zagrodnik + Thomas Architects - Women in Architecture

Submissions by honorees were displayed at the 2011 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in New Orleans.

2011 AIA Diversity Recognition Program Jurors

Yovanna Alvarez, Assoc. AIA (Miami, FL)

Ronald Battaglia, AIA, Flynn Battaglia Architects, PC (Buffalo, NY)

Clarence Kwan, AIA, LEED AP – NBBJ (Seattle, WA)

Danielle Herman, AIA – OPN Architects, Inc. (Des Moines, IA)

Jaki Jefferson, AIA – HOK (St. Louis, MO)

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