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The AIA Announces Recipient of Second Annual Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship
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Washington, D.C., April 30,
2007 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Associates
Committee (NAC) announces that Catherine Grace Rumbley, Assoc. AIA,
and Emmanuel Ramirez Quiñones, Assoc. AIA, have been
selected to receive the second annual Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE
Scholarship.
The recipients of the scholarship were chosen by a jury composed of
AIA members and component representatives representing various
stages of professional development. The recipients will be honored
at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo in San Antonio, May
3, 2007, at the NAC Reception. Both recipients will receive over
$1000 to cover the current cost of the Architect Registration
Examination (ARE) and a full set of study guides from Kaplan AEC
Education.
The jury commented on these candidates’ extraordinary
commitment to community and professional service which stood out
above all others. The jury recognized Grace’s contribution to
her community beyond the profession. In particular, Helen Risom
Belluschi, Assoc. AIA, juror representing the NAC alumni, noted,
“Her contribution was exceptional, working on rebuilding homes
in New Orleans not as a career enhancement, but as a personal
contribution of her time, energy and expertise.”
The jury recognized Emmanuel’s passion for pursuing his
license to increase his impact on his community. Kristine Royal,
AIA, juror and 2007 vice chair of the national young architects
forum advisory committee, stated, “His contributions to Casa
San Gerardo are exceptional and his ability to support them will
only increase by becoming a licensed architect.”
Overall, the jury commented on the outstanding quality of all of
the applications. As the scholarship corpus grows from
contributions from the professional community, the opportunity to
award more scholarships to deserving candidates will be
expanded.
Clayton Cole, AIA, juror and co-worker of the late Jason Pettigrew
noted, “Jason was inspired by the environment and his open
deep sense of spirituality. These two candidates have found unique
passions which inspire them to give personally of themselves for
the good of others, a quality that Jason would hold in high
esteem.”
For more information on the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE
Scholarship, please visit: http://www.aia.org/nac_AREscholarship.
About Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA
(1974-2004)
Jason Pettigrew, Assoc. AIA served on the inaugural National
Associate Committee. During his two-year term as the Western
Mountain Regional Associate Director, Jason also served on the NAC
Executive Committee as the Mainstream Director championing issues
of internship and licensure. Jason dedicated much of his time with
the AIA towards the development and growth of others and a
commitment to community service. He touched the lives of everyone
around him through his selfless service which included not only
leadership roles locally, and with AIA Colorado, but through his
national service as well. His significant contributions also
include serving multiple years as Representative to the IDP
Coordinating Committee and involvement in the development of the
Emerging Professional’s Companion released in 2004.
About the NAC
Formed in October 2000, the NAC was an evolution of the
Intern/Associate Committee, originally formed in 1993. Today, the
NAC represents the body of Regional Associates Directors (RAD), one
from each of the 18 AIA regions. The NAC is charged with
representing associates, both mainstream and alternative, and
providing information and leadership to every regional, state and
local component. At the center of the NAC’s mission is the
desire to bring together the growing community of associate AIA
members into a strong voice within the Institute.
About The American Institute of
Architects
For 150 years, members of The American Institute of Architects have
worked with each other and their communities to create more
valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and
cityscapes. AIA members have access to the right people, knowledge,
and tools to create better design, and through such resources and
access, they help clients and communities make their visions real.
www.aia.org
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