Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.
Associates Award
Ernest L. Banks, Assoc. AIA
April 21, 2025
Ernest Banks, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary designer and advocate whose community-driven work—from founding scholarships for underrepresented students to leading…
Associates Award
Anastasia Calhoun, Assoc. AIA
April 21, 2025
Anastasia Calhoun, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a transformative leader in architectural publishing and advocacy, using her editorial vision, research, and mentorship…
Associates Award
Cyrus P. Dahmubed, Assoc. AIA
April 21, 2025
Cyrus Dahmubed, Assoc. AIA, is a Boston-based design researcher and educator whose work bridges community storytelling, inclusive urbanism, and mentorship to…
Associates Award
Oswaldo Rivera-Ortiz, Assoc. AIA
April 21, 2025
Oswaldo Rivera-Ortiz, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary educator and advocate whose transformative work in K–12 outreach is making architecture more accessible…
Associates Award
Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA
April 21, 2025
Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a passionate advocate and mentor whose leadership, from local mentorship to national advocacy, is transforming architecture…
Associates Award
Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
The route of Heli Shah, Assoc. AIA, from her roots in Mumbai, India, to the numerous leadership roles she has assumed in the profession, is one characterized by…
Associates Award
Leslie Tijerina, Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
Leslie Tijerina, Assoc. AIA, knows that working in small communities can generate significant impact. To that end, she has dedicated her young career to…
Associates Award
Katie Hitt, Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
By leveraging her passion, creativity, and the extensive network she has developed, Katie Hitt, Assoc. AIA, has become a catalyst for innovation and a role…
Associates Award
Asa Santa Cruz, Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
Few emerging professionals are as deeply engaged as Asa Santa Cruz, Assoc. AIA, whose leadership has profoundly impacted the pipeline for future architects…
Associates Award
Tannia Chavez, International Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
A champion for women in architecture and the thousands of immigrant design professionals whose challenges she deeply understands, Tannia Chavez, International…
Associates Award
Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA
March 6, 2023
Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Associates Award for her work as an architecture firm strategist and marketing professional—inspiring…
Associates Award
Jeremy Gentile, Assoc. AIA
March 6, 2023
Jeremy Gentile, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Associates Award for his work as a champion of the architecture profession and an advocate for students…
Associates Award
Associates Award 2024
March 14, 2024
Explore the AIA Associates Award 2024 winners—recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.
COTE® Top Ten Award
USG Biomedical Sciences & Engineering Education Building
May 16, 2024
The award-winning design for USG Biomedical Sciences & Education Engineering Building in Rockville, Md. merges a multidisciplinary STEM academic environment and…
COTE® Top Ten Award
PAE Living Building
May 17, 2024
The award-winning design for PAE Living Building in Portland, Ore. serves as a model for bridging sustainable design and profitability in commercial office…
COTE® Top Ten Award
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
May 20, 2024
The award-winning design for The Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Kinigi, Musanze, Rwanda promotes knowledge dissemination and…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Thurston Hall Renovation
May 23, 2024
The award-winning design for Thurston Hall Renovation in Washington, D.C. exemplifies the use of existing building foundations to accommodate modern-day student…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Pacific Landing Affordable Housing
May 24, 2024
The award-winning design for Pacific Landing Affordable Housing in Santa Monica, Calif. offers a sustainable living environment and fills a unique niche for low…
COTE® Top Ten Award
The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University
May 17, 2024
The award-winning design for The Tom and Ruth Harkin Center at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa exemplifies universal design and a partnership of…
