Annual Meeting 2024
During the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Washington D.C., AIA held its Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 5, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. At the meeting, the delegates considered amendments to AIA Bylaws, resolutions, and candidates for AIA elected office.
In an effort to be more open and communicative regarding its discussions on the organization's business, the AIA Board of Directors would like to share the outcome from the 2024 Annual Meeting.
Three new leaders elected to the AIA Board of Directors
Three new leaders have been elected to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors to serve terms beginning on December 13, 2024.
• Illya Azaroff, FAIA as 2025 President-elect/2026 President;
• Joshua Flowers, FAIA as 2025-2026 Secretary;
• Matthew Toddy, AIA as 2025 -2027 At-Large Director.
AIA members interested in serving as candidates for the 2026 AIA Board of Directors should direct their questions to AIA Secretary Britt Lindberg, FAIA, c/o Caitlin Couture, CAE, Senior Director, Governance & Awards at caitlincouture@aia.org.
Approved Resolutions 2024
The delegates also considered four resolutions. The outcome of the accredited delegates voted on the resolution is as follows:
• Motion to accept Resolution 1 with amendments: AIA Health and Wellbeing Policy
• Motion to accept Resolution 2: Inclusion of Additional Underrepresented Groups within the AIA Strategic Plan 2021-2025’s Equity Statement.
• Motion to accept Resolution 3 with amendments: Governing Body Amendment
• Motion to reject Resolution 4: Providing Virtual Attendance Options for AIA Annual Conference and Women’s Leadership Summit.
The approved 2024 resolutions can be viewed here. In accordance with the AIA Rules of the Board, resolutions adopted at the Annual Meeting will be referred to the Board of Directors during their Board meeting on September 12, 2024, for consideration of ratification and implementation.
AIA Focused Discussions and Q&A Sessions
AIA hosted a series of focused discussions and question-and-answer sessions for AIA members and delegates in advance of the 2024 AIA Annual Meeting. The sessions' purpose was to facilitate a dialogue about the amendments, answer member questions, and address any concerns prior to the Annual Meeting. The outcome of those sessions, along with the recordings, are available below.
- May 1, 2024: AIA Focused Discussions and Q&A Session for AIA Members to review and discuss resolutions, introduce candidates for elective office, and ask questions about the proposed amendments on automatic evaluation for Fellowship.
View the recording online.
Review the FAQs from the session. May 7, 2024: AIA Focused Discussions and Q&A Session for AIA Members to review and discuss membership category bylaw changes.
May 15, 2024: AIA Focused Discussions and Q&A Session for AIA Members to review and discuss membership category bylaw changes.
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