Since 1991, the IDPAC has recognized firms from across the country who actively embrace the Intern Development Program and demonstrate their commitment by making the path to licensure an integral part of the firm’s culture through the IDP Outstanding Firm Awards program. In 2008, the program expanded to recognize IDP Firms that meet twelve essential criteria in the categories of Mentoring, Supervising, Training Opportunities, Commitment to IDP, and ARE Support. The IDP Outstanding Firm Award will be reserved for firms who meet the essential criteria and demonstrate excellence in at least three of these categories.

Rolling Submissions
Summer Jury Cutoff: July 15, 2009, Midnight, EDT
Winter Jury Cutoff: January 15, 2010, Midnight, EST

Awards Background
View recipients prior to 2008.

Submission Guidelines and Materials
View the Submission Guidelines, download worksheets and access the Application.

IDP Outstanding Firm Awards Best Practices
IDP Outstanding Firm Award recipients have composed AIA Best Practices in the five award categories: Mentoring, Supervising, Training Opportunities, Commitment to IDP, and ARE Support.

Find IDP Firms and IDP Outstanding Firms
Recipients of the Outstanding Firm and Firm awards are listed alphabetically. Please note some firms have offices in multiple locations. Only the firm offices that offer the full array of intern support are listed here.

Frequently Asked Questions
After reviewing the submission guidelines and worksheets, look for answers to the most frequently asked questions.