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AIA Announces Recipient of Inaugural Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship
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For Immediate Release |
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Washington, D.C., May 26,
2006 — The American Institute of Architects (AIA) National Associates
Committee (NAC) announce Rebecca Brunt, Assoc. AIA, has been
selected to receive the first annual Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE
Scholarship.
The recipient of the Scholarship was chosen by a jury composed of
AIA members and component representatives representing various
stages of professional development. The recipient will be honored
at the AIA National Convention and Design Expo in Los Angeles, June
9, 2006, at the NAC Reception. She will receive over $1000 to cover
the cost of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) and a full
set of study guides from Kaplan AEC Education.
The jury commented on Rebecca’s extraordinary commitment to
community and professional service which stood out above all
others. The jury also recognized Rebecca’s balance between
AIA-related service and her volunteer work outside of the AIA. In
particular, Shane Mettler, AIA, juror representing Jason’s
component of AIA Denver, noted “Her involvement with the Big
Brother/Big Sister program was extraordinary. I enjoyed reading
about the young girl she had sponsored and the difference she had
made in her life.”
Overall, Ms. Brunt’s application stood out as an incredibly
well-crafted submission. Her personality and creativity were
particularly well expressed in the contribution letter which listed
20 reasons why she thought the jury should select her for the
scholarship. Reasons included contributions to her community and to
the profession of architecture, as well as personal reasons for
consideration. The jurors were impressed particularly with reason
#11: “I want to drop the title of ‘intern’ like a
bad habit.”
Jered Minter, Assoc. AIA, juror, Regional Associate Director from
the Western Mountain Region, and friend of the late Jason Pettigrew
noted, “Jason valued community service, it was one of his core
values. Rebecca’s work is inspiring to me her commitment to
the community is something Jason would admire.”
The jury went on to stress the quality of all the candidates who
submitted. “This is an impressive group of people,” said
Jennifer Beck, AIA, juror and past National Associates Committee
member. “As a whole, the group exhibited significant community
and AIA service, even while achieving professional success and it
was sad to think that we could only give one scholarship this year.
At the same time, it was heartening to think that so many young
people are contributing to their communities and their profession
in these unique ways. The AIA surely has a bright future with these
individuals among its membership.”
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 almost 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.
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