Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. 

Ernest Banks, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary designer and advocate whose community-driven work—from founding scholarships for underrepresented students to leading…

Anastasia Calhoun, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a transformative leader in architectural publishing and advocacy, using her editorial vision, research, and mentorship…

Cyrus Dahmubed, Assoc. AIA, is a Boston-based design researcher and educator whose work bridges community storytelling, inclusive urbanism, and mentorship to…

Oswaldo Rivera-Ortiz, Assoc. AIA, is a visionary educator and advocate whose transformative work in K–12 outreach is making architecture more accessible…

Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, is a passionate advocate and mentor whose leadership, from local mentorship to national advocacy, is transforming architecture…

Explore the AIA Architecture Award 2025 winners—recognized as the best in contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type.

Explore the AIA Architecture Award  2024 winners—recognized as the best in contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type.

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the John W. Olver Design Building at UMass Amherst unites the three design departments from different schools…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Marygrove Early Education Center creates a state-of-the-art facility serving children up to age 5 from…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Marlboro Music Reich Hall in Marlboro, VT stays true to the spirit of Southern Vermont while providing needed…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Center of Developing Entrepreneurs offers Charlottesville, Va. a place for locally grown information…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Minneapolis Public Service Building proposes a contemporary alternative to civic design—demonstrating how…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Lubber Run Community Center in Arlington, VA replaces an aged facility in Lubber Run Park and connects the…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the GoSpotCheck Headquarters in Denver remedies a critical gap in the city’s streetscape and contributes to the…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of 633 Folsom in San Francisco renovates and reanimates the commercial building to the demands of a modern workforce…

Explore the AIA Architecture Award 2023 winners—recognized as the best in contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type.

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Rockefeller University Stavros Niarchos Foundation - David Rockefeller River Campus extends and enhances the…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center uses sustainable design interventions to rejuvenate the village and heal…

The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Mukilteo Multimodal Ferry Terminal demonstrates the ways placemaking, engagement, and environmental awareness…